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Henry David Thoreau Moves to Walden Pond

Season 1 Episode 2 | 11m 14s

On July 4th, 1845, Henry David Thoreau moves into a 10x15-foot house on the northern shore of Walden Pond. He fills his days tending to his garden, walking in the woods, and most of all, writing. He takes detailed notes on the nature that surrounds him and studies Greek, Roman, and Buddhist literature. But, Thoreau also practices doing nothing and seeing the beauty in staying still.

Episodes presented in 4K UHD on supported devices. Major funding for HENRY DAVID THOREAU was provided by The Better Angels Society and its members: The Keith Campbell Foundation for the Environment and Mark A. Tracy. Major funding was also provided by Jeff Skoll, the Mansueto Foundation, Tyson Foods, Inc., and The Arthur Vining Davis Foundations. Additional funding was provided by the Tyson Family Foundation Inc, The Neil and Anna Rasmussen Foundation, Roxanne Quimby Foundation Inc, Jim and Mona Mylen through The HeartSpace Fund, and Elizabeth Kenny.
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