The Writings of Henry David Thoreau is a timeless collection of essays, letters, and other writings by one of America's most influential thinkers. Best known for Walden and Civil Disobedience, Thoreau's writings explore themes of individualism, nature, and social justice. This comprehensive volume includes all of Thoreau's major works, as well as lesser-known pieces that reveal new aspects of his personality and philosophy. 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.