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Book Cover for: Walden, Henry David Thoreau

Walden

Henry David Thoreau
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Henry David Thoreau was born 205 years ago today. One of my earliest cultural and historical pilgrimages as a teenager was to Concord, Mass and Walden Pond. Some went to Disneyland to see a mouse. I travelled to Walden Pond to breath the same air as Thoreau.

Paperback, 2017

$13.25$6.63 + Free shipping50% off your first book
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Book Cover for: Wind: Discover Pictures and Facts About Wind For Kids! A Children's Weather Book, Bold Kids

Wind: Discover Pictures and Facts About Wind For Kids! A Children's Weather Book

Bold Kids
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They seemed so bright, so bold, so trailblazing, these two whiz kids. Now Liz is going to jail. And maybe Sam will also wind up there. Aw, kids..... https://t.co/xafsOMI9zf

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Book Cover for: Henry David Thoreau - The Maine Woods: "The mass of men lead lives of quiet desperation.", Henry David Thoreau

Henry David Thoreau - The Maine Woods: "The mass of men lead lives of quiet desperation."

Henry David Thoreau
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Henry David Thoreau was born on a day like today in 1817. I first read him at 12, when I was learning English and becoming an American. Here's one of his great thoughts: ''The mass of men lead lives of quiet desperation. What is called resignation is confirmed desperation.''

Paperback, 2015

$11.24$5.62 + Free shipping50% off your first book
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Book Cover for: Walden: New special edition, Henry David Thoreau

Walden: New special edition

Henry David Thoreau
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Henry David Thoreau was born 205 years ago today. One of my earliest cultural and historical pilgrimages as a teenager was to Concord, Mass and Walden Pond. Some went to Disneyland to see a mouse. I travelled to Walden Pond to breath the same air as Thoreau.

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Book Cover for: A History of the American People, Paul Johnson

A History of the American People

Paul Johnson
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1. El periodista e historiador británico Paul Johnson, que ya ha cumplido 93 años, es un maestro de la palabra escrita. Sus libros están extraordinariamente bien documentados y de deliciosa lectura. Recomiendo su obra ´´A History of the American People.´´ https://t.co/HzfSR92UQS

Paperback, 1999

$26.99$13.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
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