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disa [49]
3 years ago
13

What did Thoreau seek to do at Walden Pond?

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1 answer:
seraphim [82]3 years ago
4 0
Thoreau wanted to prove that he could live simply <span>and enjoy things.</span> He proved that by living for: about two years in a cabin he built near Walden Pond.  

He also wanted to find out what nature could teach you and what it had to offer. 


Hope that helps!
-Chris
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