“Was Henry a Hippie? Locating Thoreau in a Changing Modern World”
An Author Talk with Richard W. Judd
Wednesday, November 6, 2019—Noon to 1:00pm
State Library of Massachusetts—Room 341, Massachusetts State House
Henry David Thoreau is one of America’s most widely-recognized authors, but at the time of his death in 1862, he was relatively unknown as a writer. In his book Finding Thoreau, Dr. Judd details Thoreau’s reversal of fortune over the years, from obscurity to fame as an environmental icon. By studying how critics in different ages responded to Thoreau’s writings, this well-researched book explores the ways in which the concepts of the environment and nature have evolved in American culture over the decades.
Dr. Judd is the author of numerous books and articles on the topics of conservation and environmental history, focusing especially on Maine and northern New England. Recently retired, he spent over three decades as a Professor in the History Department at the University of Maine. He has also served as the editor on a number of projects, including Historical Atlas of Maine, the Journal of Forest History, and the periodical Maine History.
The State Library’s author talks are free and open to all. For more information, please visit our website at https://www.mass.gov/state-library-author-talk-series
Laura Schaub
Cataloging Librarian
