The issue of slavery would divide the country and throw it into civil war. ... A few years later, one of his most influential writings, "Civil Disobedience", was published in 1849 but was originally titled "Resistance to Civil Government". ... For Thoreau, this deep involvement in nature was his search for greater meaning. ... In "Civil Disobedience", "Walden", and "Walking" Thoreau effectively conveys his belief that conscience be the driving force of each mans conduct and the importance of an individual's relationship to nature. ... In C...

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• Approx Pages: 9
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• Grade Level: High School