In honor of Henry David Thoreau's 200th birthday, the group is reading Walden this month. While Thoreau is a household name, especially in Massachusetts and living so close to Walden Pond, I had never read any of his work before now. The idea of simple living that Thoreau speaks about in Walden is just as relevant today as when he wrote it in 1854. He makes a lot of good observations about nature, working to support unnecessary material things, and living off of the land. Some of the language in the book was a little difficult to read, as it was written so long ago, it was a very enjoyable book.
Here is an interesting National Geographic Article on Walden Pond and Thoreau also celebrating his 200th birthday:
www.nationalgeographic.com/photography/proof/2017/07/walden-pond-henry-david-thoreau/
Here is an interesting National Geographic Article on Walden Pond and Thoreau also celebrating his 200th birthday:
www.nationalgeographic.com/photography/proof/2017/07/walden-pond-henry-david-thoreau/