A Fugitive in Walden Woods

About the book

In the fourth stand-alone book of The American Novels series by Norman Lock, Samuel Long makes a daring escape from slavery in Virginia. He embarks on a journey through the Underground Railroad, eventually finding himself at Walden Woods. Here, he crosses paths with notable figures such as Henry David Thoreau, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Nathaniel Hawthorne, William Lloyd Garrison, and other transcendentalists and abolitionists.

As Long undergoes a transformative coming-of-age experience at Walden Pond, his hosts learn valuable lessons in human dignity. These lessons culminate in a powerful act of civil disobedience that will change the course of their lives.

Set against a historical backdrop, Lock's compelling narrative delves into enduring issues that still plague the United States: racism, privilege, and the true meaning of freedom in America.