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Classic Reader: Author: Henry David Thoreau
This site focuses on Henry David Thoreau and his nonfiction works. It includes links to a Thoreau biography and to the full text of four of his nonfiction works including On the Duty of Civil Disobedience, Slavery in Massachusetts,...
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E Server: The Thoreau Reader: What Did Henry Look Like?
Two online photos of Henry David Thoreau (1817-1862 CE). Also provides commentary and quotes on the man's physical nature and appearance.
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E Server: The Thoreau Reader: Annotated Works of Henry David Thoreau
This website provides an introduction to and the the text of some of Thoreau's most famous works.
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Henry David Thoreau (1817 1862)
This lesson plan discusses teaching students the themes found in Henry David Thoreau. Describes historical perspectives and influences, form, style, and artistic conventions, and the original audience for his work. Includes study...
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Cyber Bee: Take a Hike With Henry Activity
"Henry Hikes to Fitchburg," is a book to introduce students to Henry David Thoreau. The site provides lots of activities and illustrations.
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E Server: The Thoreau Reader: "Cape Cod"
The Thoreau Reader includes a full online text of Henry David Thoreau's compelling book-length commentary on nature and society, "Cape Cod." Also includes maps, reviews, and further links and information to this work.
National Humanities Center
National Humanities Center: Toolbox Library: Religion: Henry David Thoreau
The National Humanities Center presents collections of primary resources compatible with the Common Core State Standards - historical documents, literary texts, and works of art - thematically organized with notes and discussion...
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E Server: The Thoreau Reader: Introduction to the Works of Thoreau
An excellent article detailing the major events of the life and works of Henry David Thoreau. Complete with links to Thoreau's most famous works and interesting details about his life.
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E Server: The Thoreau Reader: Text of "Life Without Principle"
A complete online text from The Thoreau Reader of Henry David Thoreau's (1817-1862 CE) essay "Life Without Principle," as well as quotes about the essay's impact.
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E Server: The Thoreau Reader: Chapter 5. "Solitude" From Walden
This is the annotated text of Chapter 5, "Solitude" from Walden by Henry David Thoreau. In this chapter, he explains his walks around Walden Pond and his oneness with nature.
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Classic Reader: On the Duty of Civil Disobedience by Henry David Thoreau
Motivated by his disgust with slavery, Henry David Thoreau wrote the essay "On the Duty of Civil Disobedience". He argues that governments are an agent of corruption and citizens should not let them overrule their conscience. Read the...
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Classic Reader: Walden by Henry David Thoreau
Read the full text of "Walden" by Henry David Thoreau that argues for living a simple life in natural surroundings.
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Classic Reader: Walking by Henry David Thoreau
Read the full text of "Walking" by Henry David Thoreau that espouses the benefits of nature to mankind.
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Classic Reader: Slavery in Massachutes by Henry David Thoreau
"Slavery in Massachutes" by Henry David Thoreau is based on a speech he gave at an anti-slavery rally in 1854. Read the full text on this site.
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Basic Readings in u.s. Democracy: Henry David Thoreau
This website provides historical background to the political events of the time Thoreau wrote "Civil Disobedience." It also includes background information about Thoreau and the text of Thoreau's essay.
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Walden Woods Project: World Wide Waldens: Meet Thoreau
A lengthy essay about Henry Thoreau's life, writing, environmental ethos, and legacy.
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E Server: The Thoreau Reader: "Civil Disobedience" by Thoreau
This site provides the full text of Thoreau's essay, "Civil Disobedience," in three parts. Content also includes a brief background as to how Thoreau wrote this essay and links to related sites.
Authors Calendar
Author's Calendar: Henry Thoreau
A nice biography on Henry David Thoreau's life, centering mostly on his literary skills.
National Humanities Center
National Humanities Center: Toolbox Library: Henry David Thoreau, Excerpts From "Economy," Ch. 1 of Walden, 1854
A chapter from Walden that critiques and challenges the new market economy of the nineteenth century.
My Hero Project
My Hero: Henry David Thoreau
This brief article on writer Henry David Thoreau, the author of "Civil Disobedience," includes quotes and "related links" for further reading.
National Humanities Center
National Humanities Center: Teacher Serve: The Roots of Preservation: Emerson, Thoreau, and the Hudson River School
Essay on Emerson, Thoreau and the Hudson River School and the legacy it left. Section for guiding student discussion and scholar's debate.
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E Server: The Thoreau Reader: Thoreau: Genius Ignored
An in-depth biography of Henry David Thoreau. Includes information on nearly every known period of his life, including his life at Walden and his essays and writings.
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National Humanities Center: Toolbox Library: Reading Guide: Henry David Thoreau, "Walden"
Thoreau offers in this excerpt from Walden the Transcendentalist observation that each human must search for religious meaning within himself and not as a quest to glorify God.
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E Server: The Thoreau Reader: Three Thoreaus
Ralph W. Emerson, Robert L. Stevenson, and John Burroughs offer three different views of the famous writer and environmentalist.
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