Thoreau - In Wildness Carving Material:Classic Oak every librarian who has viewed

every librarian who has viewed this piece has wanted one on display in their library

Although the words are the same in each

the catalyst for our carving comes from Osler’s farewell speech he delivered at the end of his service at the University of Philadelphia (1885-1889)

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For such a profound statement

Thoreau - In Wildness Carving Material:Classic Oak every librarian who has viewedOrigins: Thoreau In Wildness Carving Walking is an essay Thoreau delivered as a lecture more often than any others. He thought of it as one of his most important works and it is regarded as such by those engaged in any environmental movement or organization. We believe the single most famous, important and enduring line from it is the one we have carved. We hoped to create a carving that held broad and timeless design appeal and also conveyed a