Leading American Essayists is a collection of essays written by some of the most prominent American writers of the early 20th century. The book, compiled and edited by William Morton Payne, features works from writers such as Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henry David Thoreau, and James Russell Lowell, among others. The essays cover a wide range of topics, including nature, society, politics, and literature. Each essay is a reflection of the writer's unique...