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.
The Service
** Discover a philosophical exploration of courage, urging readers to reject conformity and embrace a life of authentic virtue and self-reliance.
By Henry David Thoreau
Cape Cod
A journey to the coast becomes a meditation on life and loss as a traveler reflects on nature's beauty.
By Henry David Thoreau
Walden, and On The Duty Of Civil Disobedience
A man escapes society to live in the woods, challenging readers to question their reliance on material possessions and to stand up for what they believe is right.
By Henry David Thoreau
Walking
A man's journey on foot through the natural world becomes a profound exploration of the human relationship with nature, freedom, and the pursuit of a simpler, more authentic way of life.
By Henry David Thoreau
A Yankee in Canada, with Anti-slavery and reform papers.
Venture north with a 19th-century traveler as he explores new landscapes and confronts the burning issues of his time.
By Henry David Thoreau
Index of the Project Gutenberg Works of Henry David Thoreau
Explore a collection of writings that inspires readers to embrace nature, think for themselves, and challenge injustice.
By Henry David Thoreau
Wild Apples
Journey back to the 19th century, examine the cultural decline, and learn about one man's love for the taste, appearance, and smell of the common apple.
By Henry David Thoreau
Canoeing in the wilderness
Embark on a 19th-century canoeing adventure through the Maine woods with a philosopher and a Native American guide, as they encounter wildlife and contemplate the relationship between humanity and nature.
By Henry David Thoreau
Paradise (to be) Regained
A visionary's dream of a world made effortless by technology clashes with the need for moral awakening to achieve true paradise.
By Henry David Thoreau
Familiar Letters The Writings of Henry David Thoreau, Volume 06 (of 20)
Experience the world through the eyes of a philosopher and poet as he shares his innermost thoughts on nature, society, and the human condition through intimate letters to his loved ones.
By Henry David Thoreau
The Maine Woods The Writings of Henry David Thoreau, Volume 03 (of 20)
Embark on a journey into the depths of nature's embrace as a lone traveler explores untamed wilderness and contemplates humanity's place within it.
By Henry David Thoreau
Poems of Nature
Explore a collection of poems that link the natural world to our inner selves, written by an author who found both comfort and inspiration in meadows, trees, and stars.
By Henry David Thoreau
On the Duty of Civil Disobedience
One man's act of refusing to pay a tax ignites a timeless debate about whether it's right to break laws that go against your conscience.
By Henry David Thoreau
Excursions, and Poems The Writings of Henry David Thoreau, Volume 05 (of 20)
Travel through the 19th century with a reflective soul as he blends poetry and essays in his intimate and thought-provoking look at life.
By Henry David Thoreau
Journal 02, 1850-September 15, 1851 The Writings of Henry David Thoreau, Volume 08 (of 20)
Through vivid descriptions of nature and introspective musings on society and spirituality, a man seeks truth and meaning by documenting his everyday journey through life.
By Henry David Thoreau
Excursions
Witness one man's journey into the wild, where nature's beauty sparks profound reflections on life, freedom, and the essence of existence.
By Henry David Thoreau
Journal 01, 1837-1846 The Writings of Henry David Thoreau, Volume 07 (of 20)
Enter the mind of a 19th-century writer as he explores nature, solitude, and the meaning of life through personal reflections.
By Henry David Thoreau
A Week on the Concord and Merrimack Rivers
Embarking on a river voyage, two brothers navigate not only waterways, but the depths of history, nature, and the human soul.
By Henry David Thoreau
A Plea for Captain John Brown Read to the citizens of Concord, Massachusetts on Sunday evening, October thirtieth, eighteen fifty-nine
In a time of moral crisis, a lone voice champions a condemned man, arguing he's not a criminal, but a hero who fought against the chains of injustice.
By Henry David Thoreau