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Henry David Thoreau

Henry David Thoreau was born July 12, 1817. He was born in Concord, Massachusetts. He lived a wonderful life as a poet and essayist. Its sad to say that he pasted away on May 6, 1862 in Concord. The first year of his life his family moved away, but also returned five years later. He grew up in a village and later reached his manhood. His favorite thing about the village was the woodlands, streams, and meadows. He was the third child in his family.
As his life was expanding meeting new people he grew into a friendship with Ralph Waldo Emerson. Emerson was also a poet and essayist. It made it easier for Thoreau to write. Their friendship started when Emerson settled in Concord during Thoreau's sophomore year at Harvard. In the year of 1837 they were great friends. If it wasn't for Emerson's self-reliance then he would still be Thoreau's friend.
Emerson's company made it possible for Thoreau's career choice to come true. In 1837, Emerson suggested that......

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