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Emerson

Transcendentalist philosopher and Thoreau's mentor.

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Also known as Mr. George B. Emerson

First appearance: Biographical Sketch

Emerson shows up with force in Biographical Sketch. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The author of the biographical sketch, providing a personal and philosophical portrait of Thoreau.
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In Biographical Sketch: The author of the biographical sketch, providing a personal and philosophical portrait of Thoreau. Later, in Thomas Carlyle and His Works: Noted as a visitor to Carlyle at Craigenputtock and as…

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