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E Server: The Thoreau Reader: What Did Henry Look Like?

For Students 9th - 10th
Two online photos of Henry David Thoreau (1817-1862 CE). Also provides commentary and quotes on the man's physical nature and appearance.
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Famous Scientists

Famous Scientists: Henry David Thoreau

For Students 9th - 10th
This article reviews the life and accomplishments of Henry David Thoreau.
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Eserver

E Server: The Thoreau Reader: Annotated Works of Henry David Thoreau

For Students 9th - 10th
This website provides an introduction to and the the text of some of Thoreau's most famous works.
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My Hero Project

My Hero: Henry David Thoreau

For Students 9th - 10th
This brief article on writer Henry David Thoreau, the author of "Civil Disobedience," includes quotes and "related links" for further reading.
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Authors Calendar

Author's Calendar: Henry Thoreau

For Students 9th - 10th
A nice biography on Henry David Thoreau's life, centering mostly on his literary skills.
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Eserver

E Server: The Thoreau Reader: Thoreau Chronology

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource offers a detailed chronology of Henry David Thoreau (1817-1862 CE). Give information on his life, writings, and lectures.
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PBS

Wnet: Thirteen: Freedom: A History of Us: We Shall Overcome: A Party on Potus [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A lesson plan from the producers of the 16-episode PBS series "Freedom: A History of US" that directs students in a role-playing dramatization involving past presidents of the United States and activists Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Henry...
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Henry David Thoreau

For Students 9th - 10th
Henry David Thoreau (born David Henry Thoreau; July 12, 1817 - May 6, 1862) was an American author, naturalist, transcendentalist, tax resister, development critic, sage writer and philosopher. He is best known for his book Walden, a...
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Texas A&M University

American Transcendentalism Web

For Students 9th - 10th
A scholarly site with many articles about American transcendental authors, their work, and philosophy.
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Digital History

Digital History: War Fever and Antiwar Protests

For Students 9th - 10th
What started out as a prowar inclination of American citizens at the beginning of the Mexican War soon deteriorated. Read about the opposition of politicians, clergymen, and intellectuals to the reasoning for the war, and later for the...

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