Original Illustration and "Henry David Thoreau Bell Ringer for Justice" Book (INSCRIBED)

Bidding Supports: The Thoreau Society and The Thoreau Farm Trust (Concord, MA)

Item Number
300
Value:
60 USD
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2024-03-29 22:00:00.0
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Description

11 x 14 brown framed 8 x 10 original illustration from the book "Henry David Thoreau Bell Ringer for Justice."

Both illustration and book are inscribed by the author.

Henry David Thoreau was a man of principle and integrity and was an advocate of social justice. He fought against slavery and injustice. His words still challenge us to live according to conscience and to act upon the principles of justice. He encourages us not to be complacent, but to become the change we want to see in the world.

This book for young readers was written and illustrated by Donna Marie Przybojewski. Streamline Publishing, 2019. Paperback, 58 pp. Illustration is of Brister Freeman found on page 13 of the book.

 

Purchase of this item supports Thoreau Farm Trust (TFT) and the preservation of Henry David Thoreau?s Birthplace.

Item Special Note

Donna Marie Przybojewski is the author illustrator of eight children’s books on Henry David Thoreau, which have been used as story walks multiple times at Walden Pond Reservation. She has had her illustrations displayed at the Walden Pond Visitor Center, First Parish Concord, and in the birth room of Henry David Thoreau at Thoreau Farm.