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Chasing Thoreau An Adventure in Paddling and Philosophy

Jim Payne

Embark on a thrilling adventure that combines travel writing with philosophy! Follow kayak voyager Jim Payne as he retraces a rowboat journey taken by naturalist and philosopher Henry David Thoreau over 180 years ago. Along the way, Payne shares Thoreau's ideas on nature, consumerism, authority, and religion, which come to life in unexpected encounters on his own journey. With plenty of white-knuckle moments and clever humor, this book is a must-read for any adventurer seeking philosophical insight.
Publish Date
2017-04-04T00:00:00.000Z
2017-04-04T00:00:00.000Z
Goodreads Rating
4
ISBN
9780915728268
Recommendations
1
Recommendations
2010-09-05T19:01:11.000Z
Enjoyable book about kayaking adventures by Jim Payne (author of the excellent A History of Force)      source