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Essay Galaxy - Henry Thoreau
Henry David Thoreau was born in Concord, Massachusetts, on July 12, 1817. He was
born to parents that were very intelligent, yet poor and undistinguished. Despite their struggle
with poverty, "their home was a center of affection and vivacity." Thoreau was the third of four children
and he showed an early love of nature and was the "scholar" of the family, going on to learn many
languages. Because Henry showed so much promise as a student, his parents sent him to Concord
Academy. He later went on to attend Harvard College. With the help of his aunts, and by doing odd
jobs and tutoring, he managed to afford the tuition. Interestingly enough, he graduated from Harvard in
1837 as an honor student and a speaker at commencement, yet he was still unknown.
During his lifetime, Thoreau tried his hand at an assortment of o....
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