The California Days of Ralph Waldo Emerson

In the spring of 1871, Ralph Waldo Emerson took month-and-a-half-long tour of California - an interlude that became one of the highlights of his life. Engaging and compelling, this travelogue makes it clear that Emerson was still capable of wonder, surprise, and friendship, debunking the presumed darkness of his last decade.

In primavara anului 1871, Ralph Waldo Emerson a intreprins un turneu de o luna si jumatate prin California - un interludiu care a devenit unul dintre momentele culminante ale vietii sale. Captivant si captivant, acest jurnal de calatorie arata clar ca Emerson era inca capabil de uimire, surpriza si prietenie, demontand presupusa intunecime a ultimului sau deceniu.