Two online photos of Henry David Thoreau (1817-1862 CE). Also provides commentary and quotes on the man's physical nature and appearance.

This website provides an introduction to and the the text of some of Thoreau's most famous works.

An excellent article detailing the major events of the life and works of Henry David Thoreau. Complete with links to Thoreau's most famous works and interesting details about his life.

A lengthy essay about Henry Thoreau's life, writing, environmental ethos, and legacy.

A nice biography on Henry David Thoreau's life, centering mostly on his literary skills.

An in-depth biography of Henry David Thoreau. Includes information on nearly every known period of his life, including his life at Walden and his essays and writings.

This resource offers a detailed chronology of Henry David Thoreau (1817-1862 CE). Give information on his life, writings, and lectures.

This site presents a summary of each chapter of Thoreau's book "Walden" along with some quotes from each chapter of the book and commentary by Peter Landry.

This Virginia Commonwealth University site contains study notes that explain the text to each chapter of Thoreau's "Walden."

A good look at the first major American philosophy, transcendentalism. Read about the ideas that transcendentalists believed, and find out the members of the Transcendental Club. Many American authors of the time espoused the ideals of...

A detailed look at the philosophy behind American Transcendalism, and a discussion of many of those who practiced it.