Walking
Walking is the essay Henry David Thoreau developed from lectures of the 1850s and prepared for the Atlantic Monthly before his death in 1862. It is his fullest statement of the meaning of wildness. He begins with the art of sauntering, which he traces to pilgrims going to the Holy Land, defends the four hours a day he spends in the woods and fields against the claims of shop and study, observes that his own steps tend always westward, like those of the nation, and declares that in wildness is the preservation of the world. He praises swamps over gardens and wild thought over tame learning, and ends with a sunset over a Concord meadow. It is a founding text of American environmental writing. It is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, with the opening pages free.
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Frequently asked questions about Walking
Walking by Henry David Thoreau can be read online on Vinteuil, directly in your browser. The first chapter is free for everyone; the complete book is included in Vinteuil Reading ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) or yours forever for $2.99.
Can I read Walking online?
Yes. Walking opens right on this page, in a reader designed for long reading: adjustable text size, light, sepia and dark themes, a clickable table of contents and your place saved when you are signed in. No download or app is needed.
Is Walking free to read on Vinteuil?
The first chapter of Walking is free, without an account. To read the whole book, either buy its online reading for $2.99 (£2.99 in the UK) and keep it forever, or subscribe to Vinteuil Reading for $4.99/month (£4.99/month in the UK) or $39.99/year, with 1 month free for new subscribers. The subscription opens every book in the library and can be cancelled at any time.
Is Walking in the public domain?
Yes. Walking by Henry David Thoreau is a public-domain work. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read Walking?
About 49 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is Walking?
Walking by Henry David Thoreau is filed under "Essays & Letters" in the Vinteuil library.
