Civil DisobedienceA Book that Transformed America “Friendship is first, Friendship last. But it is equally impossible to forget our Friends, and to make them answer to our ideal.”- Civil Disobedience, Henry David Thoreau Civil Disobedience was Thoreau's first published book and continues to transform American discourse. It is unusual for its symbolism and structure, its criticism of Christian institutions, and its many-layered storytelling.This Xist Classics edition has been professionally formatted for e-readers with a linked table of contents. This eBook also contains a bonus book club leadership guide and discussion questions. We hope you’ll share this book with your friends, neighbors and colleagues and can’t wait to hear what you have to say about it. Xist Publishing is a digital-first publisher. Xist Publishing creates books for the touchscreen generation and is dedicated to helping everyone develop a lifetime love of reading, no matter what form it takes. |
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| Title | Civil Disobedience Xist Classics |
| Author | Henry David Thoreau |
| Edition | unabridged |
| Publisher | Xist Publishing, 2016 |
| ISBN | 1681955571, 9781681955575 |
| Length | 47 pages |
| Subjects | › › History / United States / 19th Century Political Science / Civil Rights Political Science / Essays |
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