<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>The conflict between scientific observation and poetry, reflections on abolition, transcendental philosophy, other concerns are explored in this superb general selection from Thoreau's voluminous <i>Journal</i>.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>The conflict between scientific observation and poetry, reflections on abolition, transcendental philosophy, other concerns are explored in this superb general selection from Thoreau's voluminous <i>Journal</i>. Here are "...the choicest fruits of Thoreau..." -- <i>Nation</i>.