Henry David Thoreau Audiobooks

Earth's Enigmas by Charles G. D. Roberts.

Most of the stories in this collection attempt to present one or another of those problems of life or nature to which, as it appears to many of us, there is no adequate solution within sight. Others are the almost literal transcript of dreams which seemed to me to have a coherency, completeness, and symbolic significance sufficiently marked to justify me in setting them down. The rest are scenes from that simple life of Canadian backwoods and tide-country with which my earlier years made me familiar.

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"Excursions" by Henry David Thoreau invites listeners to explore the profound connection between humanity and nature, as well as the importance of self-discovery and reflection. Thoreau's meditative prose encourages an appreciation for the natural world, urging us to consider our place within it and the impact of our choices on the environment. The themes of solitude, simplicity, and the pursuit of truth resonate deeply in today's fast-paced society, reminding us of the value of introspection and the need to reconnect with our surroundings. Through his journeys and observations, Thoreau offers timeless insights into the human experience, advocating for a life of purpose and authenticity that continues to inspire readers and listeners alike. Engaging with "Excursions" allows us to reflect on our own lives and the world we inhabit, making it a relevant and enriching experience for all.

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Quiet Talks about Jesus by S. D. Gordon.

So far as I can find out, I have no theory about Jesus to make these talks fit into. I have tried to find out for myself what the old Book of God tells about Him. And here I am trying to tell to others, as simply as I can, what I found. It was by the tedious, twisting path of doubt that I climbed the hill of truth up to some of its summits of certainty. I am free to confess that I am ignorant of the subject treated here save for the statements of that Book, and for the assent within my own spirit to these statements, which has greatly deepened the impression they made, and make. There is no question raised here about that Book itself, but simply a taking and grouping up together of what it says.

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Shining Gateway by James Allen.

Students of the works of James Allen all over the world will welcome with joy another book from his able pen. In this work we find the Prophet of Meditation in one of his deepest and yet most lucid expositions. How wonderfully he deals with fundamental principles! It is as though he came back to The Shining Gateway, and, standing there, he reviewed all the way up which his own feet have traveled, passing over no temptation that is common to man; knowing that the obstacles that barred his ascending pathway, or the clouds that at times obscured his vision, are the common experiences of all those who have set their faces towards the heights of Blessed Vision. As we read his words now, he seems to stand and beckon to us, saying, "Come on, my fellow Pilgrims; it is straight ahead to the Shining Gateway; I have blazed the track for you."

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Thoughts Are Things by Prentice Mulford.

Thoughts are Things, authored by Prentice Mulford, is one of the earliest books espousing New Thought teaching. This book contains information on how to better man's spiritual and physical life through the power of thought.

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Maine Woods by Henry David Thoreau.

On August 31, 1846, twenty-nine-year-old Henry David Thoreau left his cabin on Walden Pond to undertake a railroad and steamboat journey to Bangor, Maine, from where he would venture with his Penobscot guide Joe Polis deep into the backwoods of Maine. This account of his expedition, some think, is a profounder exploration of the philosophical themes of the more famous "Walden" than is the latter book, at least revealing his fundamental perspectives in embryonic form. Of particular interest is his sympathetic and penetrating observation of the Indian nations of Maine, especially the Penobscot and Passamaquoddy.

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Service by Henry David Thoreau.

An essay in three parts written in July 1840. "Human life is his topic, and he views it with an Oriental scope of thought, in which distinctions of Time and Space are lost in the wide prospect of Eternity and Immortality."

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Walden by Henry David Thoreau.

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Walden by Henry David Thoreau.

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Animals' Rights Considered in Relation to Social Progress by Henry Salt.

In the book, Salt argues against the idea of speciesism, though the term was not coined for another 76 years. It is widely considered to be the first explicit treatment of the concept of animal rights.

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