""The Life of Henry David Thoreau"" is a comprehensive biography of the famous American writer, philosopher, and naturalist, Henry David Thoreau. Written by Henry Salt, a British writer and social reformer, the book covers Thoreau's life from his birth in 1817 to his death in 1862. The book explores Thoreau's upbringing, education, and relationships with his family and friends, as well as his experiences living in the town of Concord, Massachusetts,...