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Henry David Thoreau

Joe Polis Teaches Thoreau the Penobscot View of Nature

Season 1 Episode 3 | 9m 45s

Throughout his life, Thoreau had been fascinated by Indigenous culture. As he and a friend set out on another excursion to Maine, he hires Joe Polis as a guide. Polis is a Penobscot leader, and throughout the trip, he teaches Thoreau about the Penobscot culture, language and way of life. Thoreau leaves Maine with a deeper appreciation for what it means to live in your native ground.

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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