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Practiced What Emerson Preached Henry David Thoreau Practiced What Emerson Preached

Thoreau:Emerson’s Disciple Eccentric Rebellious Independent Strong-willed

WALDEN Supreme Transcendentalist work July 4th, 1845, Thoreau went to the woods; stayed 2 years 1st environmentalist Wrote about his spiritual relationship with nature

CIVIL DISOBEDIENCE Inspired MLK and Gandhi Protested Mexican War-opposed slavery Refused to pay his poll (voting) tax Spent 1 night in jail Urges people to resist gov. policies with which they disagree

A Noble Soul Died at 44 of TB At his death, he was considered a failure. Long-term, he is one of the most influential writers of all time. Inspired writers, environmentalists, and social and political leaders