Henry David 1817-1862 Thoreau

Henry David Thoreau was an American naturalist, essayist, poet, and philosopher who was a leading transcendentalist. He is best known for his masterwork Walden, a reflection on simple living in natural surroundings, and his influential essay 'Civil Disobedience,' which argues for citizen disobedience against an unjust state. He was also a dedicated abolitionist who served as a conductor on the underground railroad.