Thoreau's passing

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Henry David Thoreau's grave, I visited last June

150 years ago today:

Henry David Thoreau, naturalist, author, Master of Walden, died on this date: 6 May 1862. He was only 44-years-old.

At the time The New York Times reported, "He was on talking terms with the oaks. The aspen forgot to tremble in his presence, the mimosa to shrink at his approach."

Emerson said "Never saw a man dying with so much pleasure and peace." 

To be on Henry's side of Walden Pond, is to be at peace. His famous cabin was located nearby. Click Thoreau's Cabin. 

That would be me, knee-deep in Walden Pond

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