Henry Thoreau's quote from "Walking," "In wildness is the preservation of the world," has been hand-burned onto a slice of wood. This one-of-a-kind shelf-sitter has four bumpers as feet and is sealed with a polyurethane finish. Measures about 12 x 5 inches, with a bark edge almost two inches wide. Wood grains vary for each item. You may be sent a photo before your order is fulfilled. Crafted in Massachusetts by Burning Woman.