Chapter 1: Economy
Thoreau borrows an axe and begins cutting white pines; he provides a famous expense ledger as proof that life's necessities are cheap.
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From Walden by Henry David Thoreau
Thoreau's detailed account of constructing his 10x15 foot cabin near Walden Pond, including itemized costs totaling $28.12.
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