A Week on the Concord and Merrimack Rivers

Henry David Thoreau, born on July 12, 1817, in Concord, Massachusetts, is a towering figure in American literature and philosophy. A leading transcendentalist, Thoreau is best known for his advocacy of simple living and his deep connection with the natural world. His work is marked by a profound and eloquent reflection on humanity's relationship with nature and the individual's duty to personal co...