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A Yankee in Canada, with Anti-slavery and reform papers.

By Henry David Thoreau
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A collection combines a travel narrative of a New Englander's journey to Montreal and Quebec with sharp natural description and close attention to towns, rivers, and autumn foliage. Interleaved essays address slavery and reform, arguing for abolition, civil refusal to obey unjust laws, and defending controversial anti-slavery actions. Additional pieces consider personal conduct, literary figures, and civic duty, blending lyrical observation with moral and political reflection.

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Henry David Thoreau

Henry David Thoreau (1817-1862) was an American essayist, poet, and philosopher, best known for his reflections on nature and civil disobedience. A prominent figure in the transcendentalist movement, Thoreau's work emphasizes the importance of individual conscience and the natural world. His most famous essay, "On the Duty of Civil Disobedience," advocates for nonviolent resistance to unjust laws, influencing future social movements. Thoreau's writings, including "A Week on the Concord and Merrimack Rivers" and "Cape Cod," explore themes of simplicity, self-reliance, and the beauty of the American landscape, contributing significantly to American literary heritage.

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