This classic work by American transcendentalist writer Henry David Thoreau is a collection of observations and reflections that he recorded during his time living alone in the woods of Massachusetts in the mid-19th century. Thoreau muses on topics ranging from the beauty of nature to the failings of society, offering insights that are still relevant today. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.