Henry David Thoreau.

Henry David Thoreau

Several More Lives to Live

Thoreau returns to society, taking on roles as surveyor, scientist and abolitionist, and makes two more Maine trips; Thoreau writes with renewed energy as he faces a lifelong illness. (60 minutes)

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UPCOMING EPISODES

Fri, 4/3 at 2:00 pm on Austin PBS HDTV

Who Are We?

Henry David Thoreau pursues a career as an author, retreating to a cabin in the woods to live simply and write. (60 minutes)

Fri, 4/3 at 3:00 pm on Austin PBS HDTV

Being Alive

Thoreau finds solace in nature and writes two books at Walden Pond; over his two-year stay, an expedition to Maine and an act of civil disobedience protesting slavery reshape his idea of freedom. (60 minutes)

Fri, 4/3 at 4:00 pm on Austin PBS HDTV

Several More Lives to Live

Thoreau returns to society, taking on roles as surveyor, scientist and abolitionist, and makes two more Maine trips; Thoreau writes with renewed energy as he faces a lifelong illness. (60 minutes)