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Henry David Thoreau on Freedom

Henry David Thoreau on Freedom
Henry David Thoreau, a poet, essayist, and philosopher, is best known for his book “Walden,” which is a reflection on living simply in nature. Biba Kayewich for American Essence
Jeffrey A. Tucker
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Driving on the interstate toward Maine, I spotted the turnoff for Walden Pond. I was headed to another cabin of sorts, one with a big fireplace and enough wood to last the season, a large and modern home with all the comforts but enough “roughing it” to introduce some degree of detachment to technology and vulnerability to the wiles of nature.

Jeffrey A. Tucker
Jeffrey A. Tucker
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Jeffrey A. Tucker is the founder and president of the Brownstone Institute and the author of many thousands of articles in the scholarly and popular press, as well as 10 books in five languages, most recently “Liberty or Lockdown.” He is also the editor of “The Best of Ludwig von Mises.” He writes a daily column on economics for The Epoch Times and speaks widely on the topics of economics, technology, social philosophy, and culture. He can be reached at [email protected]
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