Yearning Toward Wildness Environmental Quotations from the Writings of Henry David Thoreau

HENRY DAVID THOREAU had a decidely modern mind, and many of his writings prove startlingly applicable to today's world. An environmentalist, a nature lover, and a strong individualist, he spoke his mind without concern for controversy or common beliefs. Here, compiled by Tim Homan, is A Yearning Toward Wildness, the best of Henry David Thoreau on a variety of topics still important to us today, including conservation and preservation, hunting and trapping, and vegetarianism, as well as the bittersweet category of wish it wer still here. Many of his quotations will stir familiar memories as well as strong feelings about the world we live in, a world Henry knew was coming. A Yearning Toward Wildness will provide inspiration and insight for our hectic lives.Homan, Tim is the author of 'Yearning Toward Wildness Environmental Quotations from the Writings of Henry David Thoreau', published 1991 under ISBN 9781561450350 and ISBN 1561450359.