Mary Kullberg (10 results)

Hardback. Condition: Good. Henry David Thoreau earned immortality for his eloquent prose in Walden, the masterpiece that resulted from his communing with nature at Walden Pond in Concord, Massachusetts. Less widely known are the journals Thoreau kept for twenty-four years as he walked at least four hours a day in the Concord area. From 1837 until 1861, he carried a homemade notebook as he explored the woods, fields, ponds, and rivers of the area. He took notes as he traveled, revising them at home for his journal, which became his major literary project. First published posthumously in 1906, the fourteen-volume Journal of Henry D. Thoreau shows Thoreau's close relationship with nature, but the Journal runs to a formidable two million words. Taming this daunting literary landmark, Mary Kullberg selects from the Journal, and from Thoreau's other books, essays, and letters, excerpts that create a typical year of Thoreau's nature excursions, clearly illustrating how Thoreau recognized the importance of each natural entity and its relationship to the total habitat, the earth. Thus, the Thoreau who emerges from Wood-Notes Wild is the Thoreau his closest friends knew, Kullberg notes, "brother to the trees, the sun and stars, the rocks, the ponds and rivers, the birds and animals--an exuberant man who felt such a kinship with the earth that he could be no other place but with nature." In Thoreau's eulogy, Emerson said: "It was a pleasure and a privilege to walk with him. He knew the country like a fox or a bird, and passed through it as freely by paths of his own. He knew every track in the snow or on the ground, and what creature had taken the path before him. His power of observation seemed to indicate additional senses. . . . One must submit abjectly to such a guide, and the reward was great." Only a privileged few walked with Thoreau, but Wood-Notes Wild gives the reader the opportunity to join Thoreau on his excursions. Kullberg lights the way through these contemplative walks with an epigraph from the master himself: "I come to my solitary woodland walk as the homesick go home. I thus dispose of the superfluous and see things as they are, grand and beautiful." These words provide a hint as to why Kullberg compiled this fascinating collection. Like Thoreau, she has a close relationship with the natural environment and she has observed nature in many habitats throughout the United States. Placed throughout the book and enhancing the words of Thoreau are nature drawings by Christine Stetter. Stetter, Christine (illustrator).…

Hardback. Condition: Good. Henry David Thoreau earned immortality for his eloquent prose in Walden, the masterpiece that resulted from his communing with nature at Walden Pond in Concord, Massachusetts. Less widely known are the journals Thoreau kept for twenty-four years as he walked at least four hours a day in the Concord area. From 1837 until 1861, he carried a homemade notebook as he explored the woods, fields, ponds, and rivers of the area. He took notes as he traveled, revising them at home for his journal, which became his major literary project. First published posthumously in 1906, the fourteen-volume Journal of Henry D. Thoreau shows Thoreau's close relationship with nature, but the Journal runs to a formidable two million words. Taming this daunting literary landmark, Mary Kullberg selects from the Journal, and from Thoreau's other books, essays, and letters, excerpts that create a typical year of Thoreau's nature excursions, clearly illustrating how Thoreau recognized the importance of each natural entity and its relationship to the total habitat, the earth. Thus, the Thoreau who emerges from Wood-Notes Wild is the Thoreau his closest friends knew, Kullberg notes, "brother to the trees, the sun and stars, the rocks, the ponds and rivers, the birds and animals--an exuberant man who felt such a kinship with the earth that he could be no other place but with nature." In Thoreau's eulogy, Emerson said: "It was a pleasure and a privilege to walk with him. He knew the country like a fox or a bird, and passed through it as freely by paths of his own. He knew every track in the snow or on the ground, and what creature had taken the path before him. His power of observation seemed to indicate additional senses. . . . One must submit abjectly to such a guide, and the reward was great." Only a privileged few walked with Thoreau, but Wood-Notes Wild gives the reader the opportunity to join Thoreau on his excursions. Kullberg lights the way through these contemplative walks with an epigraph from the master himself: "I come to my solitary woodland walk as the homesick go home. I thus dispose of the superfluous and see things as they are, grand and beautiful." These words provide a hint as to why Kullberg compiled this fascinating collection. Like Thoreau, she has a close relationship with the natural environment and she has observed nature in many habitats throughout the United States. Placed throughout the book and enhancing the words of Thoreau are nature drawings by Christine Stetter. Stetter, Christine (illustrator).…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Hard cover. Ex-Library, contains usual stamps, markings, and a library pocket. Binding show some wear and book reflects normal use. Pages are nice and readable, thought they may have faint stains or little tears from wear. A fun magical counting story for children who love animals. Boes, Maria A. (illustrator).…

Hardcover. Condition: Acceptable. Dust Jacket Condition: no jacket present. The book is in good condition with a sturdy hardcover binding. There is no dust jacket present. The cover shows some signs of wear, typical for its age, but remains vibrant and intact. There are no inscriptions or library markings, and the pages are clean and free from significant damage.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. small 4to, illustrated, 121 pgs., bound in tan cloth, very good and wrapped in a very good dust jacket. Christine Stetter (illustrator).

Hardcover. Condition: fair. Acceptable Copy. Customer Service Guaranteed.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good+. First Edition. Quotes of Henry David Thoreau, compiled by Mary Kullberg and illustrated by Christine Stetter. 1st printing, with illustrated endpapers. xii, 121pp plus unpaginated colophon. Near fine/very good+ hardcover with dust jacket. Text and illustrations unmmarked and clean, pages bright and crisp. Corners sharp. Binding is tight, sturdy, and square. Unclipped DJ protected in Mylar wraps. Ships same or next business day from Dinkytown in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Stetter, Christine (illustrator).…

Hard Cover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First Edition. "Mary Kullberg selects from the Journal, and from Thoreau's other books, essays, and letters, excerpts that create a typical year of Thoreau's nature excursions, clearly illustrating how Thoreau recognized the importance of each natural entity and its relationship to the total habitat, the earth. Thus, the Thoreau who emerges from Wood-Notes Wild is the Thoreau his closest friends knew, Kullberg notes, "brother to the trees, the sun and stars, the rocks, the ponds and rivers, the birds and animalsan exuberant man who felt such a kinship with the earth that he could be no other place but with nature." Some spotting on page edges only, text clean and unmarked. Appears unread. Dust jacket with clear mylar protective cover. See photo.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. First Edition. Rare 1st edition. The covers show some corner wear. The binding is tight. Stamped copyright page. The interior pages are clean and unmarked. Electronic delivery tracking will be issued free of charge.

Condition: Fine. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original Farrows cream cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine, illustrated emerald green end papers. 4to. 10½'' x 8''. Contains 122 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, unused new book. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0809319888 RURAL VILLAGE LIFE.…