The Thoreau Society and The Thoreau Farm Trust – Thoreau Society and Thoreau Farm Online Auction 2024
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Two (2) Original Illustrations and "A Life of Joy..." Book (INSCRIBED)

Item Number
299
Estimated Value
70 USD
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100 USD to le5b43bae
Number of Bids
1  -  Bid History

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Item Description

Two framed 8 X 8 original illustrations from the children's book "A Life of Joy...Childhood Memories of Henry David Thoreau."

Both illustrations and book are inscribed.

As Henry David Thoreau goes through his daily activities at Walden Pond, he is reminded of a childhood memory. It is important for us to remember that he experienced a joyful childhood. In his journals, he recorded many memories that were told to him by his mother, Cynthia. Childhood for him was a magical time spent with his family, especially with his brother John, roaming the woods in Concord. He treasured these times.

Written & Illustrated by Donna Marie Przybojewski., 2020. Paperback, 32 pp. The illustrations depict Henry at Walden thinking about the first time he visited Walden Pond. The second illustration is Henry's memory of his grandmother taking him to Walden Pond for the first time. The illustrations can be found on pages 4-5 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 childrenÂÂ’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.

Donated By:

Donna Przybojewski