Henry David Thoreau died on May 6, 1862, in Concord, Mass., surrounded by books and flowers. At the funeral, his friend and mentor Ralph Waldo Emerson delivered a eulogy that emphasized Thoreau’s ...

It was on this day, the 9th of August, 1854, that Henry David Thoreau’s Walden:, or, Life in the Woods was published. The book recounted his experiment in radical simplicity. Probably today more often ...

Henry David Thoreau’s nonfiction classic "Walden, or A Life in the Woods" was first published on this day in history, on Aug. 9, 1854. "Walden" is about the virtues of simple living and ...

On July 4th, 1845, Henry David Thoreau moves into a 10x15-foot house on Walden Pond. On July 4th, 1845, Henry David Thoreau moves into a 10x15-foot house on the northern shore of Walden Pond. He fills ...

The steam locomotive chugged its way toward Cambridge, Massachusetts, on Aug. 15, 1859. On board was an impatient young scientist wanting to understand the math and science governing how river ...

Henry David Thoreau has played many roles as an American writer and philosopher – environmentalist, abolitionist, progressive, libertarian, and punk rock poet. While the punk label is less well known, ...

In chaotic political times, when our health and spirits feel low, a long walk may be just the restorative medicine we need PROVIDENCE — The transcendentalist writer Henry David Thoreau preferred the ...

CONCORD - American literary icon Henry David Thoreau spent two years, two months, and two days at Walden Pond, writing what would later be published as his book "Walden." Now, nearly 180 years later, ...

Whenever Henry David Thoreau is brought up in today’s classrooms, it is most likely in philosophy, American literature, or political science courses. But if Ken Lizotte has his way, Thoreau’s genius ...

Portsmouth NH's Pontine Theatre presents guest artist, Bill George, in his solo performance of Thoreau's WALDEN. Performances take place at ...