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Henry David Thoreau
Henry David Thoreau Asks Us to Live in the Present
On May 6th, 1862, Henry David Thoreau passes away peacefully at age 44 from tuberculosis. His work continues to inspire generations to live in the present, experiment, and get excited about the experiment of being alive. Thoreau offers us these messages, but it's up to us to open the book and read.
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After Walden, Thoreau takes on new roles and adventures as an illness catches up with him.
