Walking : holograph, [1862].

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Walking : holograph, [1862].

Publisher's manuscript (holograph) of essay that first appeared in printed form in Atlantic Monthly for June, 1862 (v. 9, no. 56) and was subsequently included in the collection Excursions (first published Oct., 1863). Includes numerous deletions and emendations by Thoreau. Portions of the manuscript are in the hand of Thoreau's sister Sophia.

1 item (99 [i.e. 102] p.) ; 26 cm. + typed transcript of ms. and photocopy of piece as printed.

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