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Henry David Thoreau

Henry David Thoreau (July 12, 1817 – May 6, 1862) was an American author, poet, naturalist, tax resister, development critic, surveyor, historian, philosopher, and leading transcendentalist. He is best known for his book Walden, a reflection upon simple living in natural surroundings.

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Read the following excerpt from Henry David Thoreau's Resistance to Civil Government Now what are they Men at all or small movable forts and magazines at the service of some unscrupulous man?

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Read the following excerpt from Henry David Thoreau's "Resistance to Civil Government" Now, what are they? Men at all? Or small moveable forts and magazines, at service of some unscrupulous man in power? Which of these rhetorical devices does thoreau use here?

Was Henry david Thoreau and anarchist?

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He wrote the essay "Civil Disobedience," encouraging rebellion against government when society is unhappy with its decisions.

Where did Henry David Thoreau build the cabin?

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Henry David Thoreau died on May 6, 1862 at the age of 44.

Where is Waldo The Future?

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waldo was a story charecter

How are sam gribley and thoreau different?

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Sam Gribley and Thoreau both wrote essays (Books) about their adventures of living in natural surroundings.

Why does thoreau criticize soldiers?

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People criticize soldier for many reasons. Many people do it because of the job they do.

Doctrine written by Henry david Thoreau?

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Henry David Thoreau promoted the philosophical movement transcendentalism.

What is the area of Walden Pond?

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The area of Walden Pond is 246,858.2417664 square meters.

Why was Thoreau not upset about being put in jail?

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He saw it as a way for fighting for what he believes in and a way to reform goverment.

What did Henry David Thoreau have to do with the Mexican War?

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Henry was put in jail due to failure to pay his taxes. Bringing up the question 'Why did he not pay his taxes?' Henry refused to pay his taxes which went to the government and he believed his tax money supported the Mexican War. Henry wanted nothing to do with killing of any human being.

How many books has Henry David wrote?

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Henry has written:

'Le livre de seyntz medicines' -- subject(s): Devotional exercises

How and why did Henry David Thoreau demonstrate civil disobedience?

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He was a nonconformist who believed, among other things, that no one should do what is against their own will. He was trying to prove that though we live in a free country, he was more free than those who conformed and payed their taxes.