Portrait of Henry David Thoreau

Henry David Thoreau

Henry David Thoreau was an American naturalist, essayist, poet, and philosopher. A leading transcendentalist, he is best known for his book Walden, a reflection upon simple living in natural surroundings, and his essay "Civil Disobedience", an argument in favor of citizen disobedience against an unjust state.

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On the Duty of Civil Disobedience

"On the Duty of Civil Disobedience" by Henry David Thoreau is a philosophical essay written in the mid-19th century. This influential work explores th...

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Journal 02, 1850-September 15, 1851 The Writings of Henry David Thoreau, Volume 08 (of 20)

"Journal 02, 1850-September 15, 1851" by Henry David Thoreau is a philosophical journal written in the mid-19th century. This collection of writings c...

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Index of the Project Gutenberg Works of Henry David Thoreau

"Index of the Project Gutenberg Works of Henry David Thoreau" by Henry David Thoreau is a comprehensive collection of Thoreau's writings, compiled in ...

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Excursions

Includes a biographical sketch By Ralph Waldo Emerson.

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Poems of Nature

"Poems of Nature" by Henry David Thoreau is a collection of poetry that explores the beauty and philosophy of the natural world. This book was likely ...

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The Maine Woods The Writings of Henry David Thoreau, Volume 03 (of 20)

"The Maine Woods" by Henry David Thoreau is a collection of essays written in the mid-19th century that explores the author's observations and experie...

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Wild Apples

"Wild Apples" by Henry David Thoreau is a reflective and insightful exploration of the apple tree and its significance, written in the mid-19th centur...

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Canoeing in the wilderness

"Canoeing in the Wilderness" by Henry David Thoreau is a meticulous travel narrative written in the mid-19th century. The book documents Thoreau's can...

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Walden, and On The Duty Of Civil Disobedience

"Walden, and On The Duty Of Civil Disobedience" by Henry David Thoreau is a philosophical essay and social critique written in the mid-19th century. T...

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Walking

"Walking" by Henry David Thoreau is an essay written in the mid-19th century, reflecting the transcendentalist philosophy of the time, which emerged i...

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A Yankee in Canada, with Anti-slavery and reform papers.

The first three chapters appeared in Putnam's magazine 1853 under the title of "Excursion to Canada".

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Paradise (to be) Regained

"Paradise (to be) Regained" by Henry David Thoreau is a philosophical text written in the mid-19th century. This book serves as a reflection on the po...

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The Service

Wikipedia page on this work: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Service

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Journal 01, 1837-1846 The Writings of Henry David Thoreau, Volume 07 (of 20)

"Journal 01, 1837-1846" by Henry David Thoreau is a collection of personal writings, reflecting the author's thoughts and observations during the earl...

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Familiar Letters The Writings of Henry David Thoreau, Volume 06 (of 20)

"Familiar Letters" by Henry David Thoreau is a collection of personal correspondence written in the mid-19th century. This work provides an intimate g...

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Excursions, and Poems The Writings of Henry David Thoreau, Volume 05 (of 20)

"Excursions and Poems" by Henry David Thoreau is a collection of essays and poetry written in the mid-19th century. The book features Thoreau's reflec...

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A Week on the Concord and Merrimack Rivers

"A Week on the Concord and Merrimack Rivers" by Henry David Thoreau is a reflective travel narrative written in the early 19th century. This work foll...

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Cape Cod

"Cape Cod" by Henry David Thoreau is a detailed travelogue and nature reflection written in the mid-19th century. The book chronicles the author’s jou...

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A Plea for Captain John Brown Read to the citizens of Concord, Massachusetts on Sunday evening, October thirtieth, eighteen fifty-nine

"A Plea for Captain John Brown" by Henry David Thoreau is an impassioned speech delivered in the late 19th century that addresses the legacy and actio...

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