Henry was a writer and is known for having a simple living style while being around and involved in nature. He was born on July 12, 1817 in Concord Massachusetts. He was an extremely smart man and he studied at Harvard University from 1833-1837 where he took a variety of many different courses at the college.  He unfortunatly passed away at the young age of 44 in 1862 from bronchitis.  

Henry's thoughts on nature:

- Simple existence

- the beauty of nature

- the ideal world should be acted and reflected by all living things

- be in harmony with nature

- be physically and spiritually whole

Henry's beliefs on individualism:

- individuals should determine right from wrong

- stresses the importance of living independently

- builds his house and lives on his own land

- believes the government must end its unjust actions

- rejects the view that a person must change their ways in order to make the government happy