Henry David Thoreau, by Richard J. Schneider. Twayne Publishers, 1987. 179 pp. Part of the Twayne's United States Authors Series. Presents a balanced introduction to both Thoreau's life and his creative achievements. This hardcover copy is in great shape, with a crisp and clean dust jacket. It is INSCRIBED BY RICHARD J. SCHNEIDER TO ROBERT GALVIN on the front flyleaf.