"Walden is the classic account of two years spent by Henry David Thoreau living at Walden Pond near Concord Massachusetts. The story is detailed in its accounts of Thoreau's day-to-day activities, observations, and under-takings to survive out in the wilderness. An exquisite journal from a man seeking a more simple life by living in harmony with nature, this intriguing work blends natural history with philosophical insights and includes many illuminating quotations from other authors. In today's consumer-driven society, the austere lifestyle endorsed by Thoreau is as relevant and refreshing as ever"--Container.