A Yankee in Canada With Anti Slavery and Reform Papers

""A Yankee in Canada with Anti Slavery and Reform Papers"" is a collection of essays and observations by the American writer and philosopher, Henry David Thoreau. The book includes Thoreau's account of his travels through Canada in the mid-19th century, as well as his thoughts on various social and political issues of the time, including slavery, the Mexican-American War, and the role of government in society. Thoreau's writing is known for its philosophical depth and poetic style, and this book is no exception. It offers a unique perspective on the cultural and political landscape of North America during a pivotal moment in its history. Overall, ""A Yankee in Canada with Anti Slavery and Reform Papers"" is a thought-provoking and insightful read for anyone interested in American literature, history, and philosophy.1866. Thoreau was an American essayist, poet, and practical philosopher, best-known for his autobiographical story of life in the woods, Walden. Thoreau was one of the leading personalities in New England Transcendentalism. His Civil Disobedience influenced Gandhi and Martin Luther King Jr. This collection of Thoreau's writings is most notable for the inclusion of the highly influential essay Civil Disobedience as well as Life without Principal. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.