Familiar Letters of Henry David Thoreau is a collection of personal letters written by Thoreau to his family and friends. The letters were compiled and published posthumously in 1895, and provide a unique insight into Thoreau's thoughts, beliefs, and daily life.The book is divided into two parts. The first part contains letters written to Thoreau's family, including his sister Sophia and his brother John. These letters cover a wide range of topics, from Thoreau's travels and adventures in nature, to his philosophical musings on life and society.The second part of the book contains letters written to Thoreau's friends and acquaintances, including Ralph Waldo Emerson, Horace Greeley, and Harrison Gray Otis Blake. These letters offer a glimpse into Thoreau's relationships with other intellectuals of his time, as well as his opinions on literature, politics, and social issues.Throughout the book, Thoreau's unique voice and perspective shine through, offering readers a deeper understanding of this iconic American writer and philosopher.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.