The Journal of Henry David Thoreau Volume 1: 1837 - 1846

Henry David Thoreau (1817 - 1862)

Henry David Thoreau (July 12, 1817 – May 6, 1862) 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" (originally published as "Resistance to Civil Government"), an argument for disobedience to an unjust state. Thoreau was known for being a prolific writer, keeping journals from the age of 20 until shortly before his death.He wrote of his observations in nature, gleaned largely from his daily walks. He also was a man of strong opinions, which are included here. This first volume covers 10 years, starting at the age of twenty. - Summary by Wikipedia/Phyllis Vincelli

Genre(s): Biography & Autobiography, Nature, Philosophy

Language: English

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Play 01 Introduction - Part I PhyllisV
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Play 02 Introduction - Part II PhyllisV
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Play 03 Introduction - Part III PhyllisV
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Play 04 Chapter 1 - 1837 At the Age of 20 - Part I PhyllisV
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Play 05 Chapter 1 - 1837 At the Age of 20 - Part II PhyllisV
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Play 06 Chapter 2 - 1838 At the Age of 20-21 - Part I PhyllisV
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Play 07 Chapter 2 - 1838 At the Age of 20-21 - Part II PhyllisV
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Play 08 Chapter 2 - 1838 At the Age of 20-21 - Part III PhyllisV
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Play 09 Chapter 2 - 1838 At the Age of 20-21 - Part IV PhyllisV
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Play 10 Chapter 3 - 1839 At the Age of 21-22 - Part I PhyllisV
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Play 11 Chapter 3 - 1839 At the Age of 21-22 - Part II PhyllisV
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Play 12 Chapter 3 - 1839 At the Age of 21-22 - Part III PhyllisV
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Play 13 Chapter 4 - 1840 At the Age of 22-23 - Part I PhyllisV
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Play 14 Chapter 4 - 1840 At the Age of 22-23 - Part II PhyllisV
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Play 15 Chapter 4 - 1840 At the Age of 22-23 - Part III PhyllisV
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Play 16 Chapter 4 - 1840 At the Age of 22-23 - Part IV PhyllisV
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Play 17 Chapter 4 - 1840 At the Age of 22-23 - Part V PhyllisV
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Play 18 Chapter 5 - 1841 At the Age of 23-24 - Part I PhyllisV
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Play 19 Chapter 5 - 1841 At the Age of 23-24 - Part II PhyllisV
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Play 20 Chapter 5 - 1841 At the Age of 23-24 - Part III PhyllisV
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Play 21 Chapter 5 - 1841 At the Age of 23-24 - Part IV PhyllisV
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Play 22 Chapter 5 - 1841 At the Age of 23-24 - Part V PhyllisV
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Play 23 Chapter 5 - 1841 At the Age of 23-24 - Part VI PhyllisV
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Play 24 Chapter 5 - 1841 At the Age of 23-24 - Part VII PhyllisV
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Play 25 Chapter 5 - 1841 At the Age of 23-24 - Part VIII PhyllisV
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Play 26 Chapter 5 - 1841 At the Age of 23-24 - Part IX PhyllisV
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Play 27 Chapter 5 - 1841 At the Age of 23-24 - Part X PhyllisV
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Play 28 Chapter 5 - 1841 At the Age of 23-24 - Part XI PhyllisV
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Play 29 Chapter 6 - 1842 At the Age of 24-25 - Part I PhyllisV
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Play 30 Chapter 6 - 1842 At the Age of 24-25 - Part II PhyllisV
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Play 31 Chapter 6 - 1842 At the Age of 24-25 - Part III PhyllisV
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Play 32 Chapter 6 - 1842 At the Age of 24-25 - Part IV PhyllisV
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Play 33 Chapter 7 - 1845-1846 At the Age of 27-29 - Part I PhyllisV
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Play 34 Chapter 7 - 1845-1846 At the Age of 27-29 - Part II PhyllisV
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Play 35 Chapter 7 - 1845-1846 At the Age of 27-29 - Part III PhyllisV
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Play 36 Chapter 8 - 1845-1847 At the Age of 27-30 - Part I PhyllisV
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Play 37 Chapter 8 - 1845-1847 At the Age of 27-30 - Part II PhyllisV
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Play 38 Chapter 8 - 1845-1847 At the Age of 27-30 - Part III PhyllisV
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Play 39 Chapter 9 - 1837-1847 At the Age of 20-30 - Part I PhyllisV
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Play 40 Chapter 9 - 1837-1847 At the Age of 20-30 - Part II PhyllisV
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Play 41 Chapter 9 - 1837-1847 At the Age of 20-30 - Part III PhyllisV
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Play 42 Chapter 9 - 1837-1847 At the Age of 20-30 - Part IV PhyllisV
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