Henry David Thoreau Part 1: Why Did He Choose to Live at Walden Pond For Exactly 2 years, 2 Months, and 2 Days?

On July 4, 1858, Henry David Thoreau was at his family home in Concord, when he received a call from the future …

Exactly thirteen years prior to this conversation, Henry David Thoreau began his journey of living 2 years, 2 months, and 2 days at Waldon Pond. Thoreau craved simplicity and attempted unsuccessfully to live in peace at the home he had built with his own hands. In this episode, you’ll learn:

Why he believes that unjust laws should be broken. And which laws meet those criteria.

Why he would go for long stretches without a bath.

And the amazing story of how he built his home for less than $29.00.

Henry David Thoreau was a complex man that demanded a life of simplicity. Although he seems to find himself often in the company of brilliant men and women, he drew as much inspiration from listening to a bird sing in the woods. His way of experiencing the world is magical.

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