Henry David Thoreau - Excursions: "As if you could kill time without injuring eternity."

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The narrative explores the life of Henry David Thoreau, highlighting his education at Harvard and his evolution into a writer and nature philosopher influenced by the Walden woods. It emphasizes his commitment to abolitionism and his principles, despite holding minority views. Thoreau's health deteriorated after a rain-soaked excursion in 1859, leading to his early death at 44. His later years were spent revising unpublished works, ultimately establishing him as one of America's greatest writers in the years following his passing.