Description

From the wise quiet of the woods, Thoreau shares the reflections on humanity, society, and oneself that he had during his two years alone in nature. Students will find the questions of Thoreau relevant even today as they grow into young philosophers themselves, choosing how to live their lives of freedom.

How to Coax Your New Book to Lay Flat

	Place the book with its back on a table.
	Open the front cover.
	Then open the back cover.
	Open a few pages in the front, gently pressing along the spine.
	Then open a few pages at the back of the book in the same way.
	Continue opening pages, alternating between the front and back, until the book is fully open. Gently press along the center spine.

You may need to repeat this process two or three times to limber up the binding. Never force the spine or handle your book roughly as that may break the back and cause pages to (eventually) come loose.