Traces the history of anti-black racism -- with a special focus on Concord and Massachusetts -- from the early 1800s through the May 2020 death of George Floyd in Minnesota. Includes a special sidebar defining how the words "race" and "racism" have been used and interpreted, throughout the years. Published by our friends at the Robbins House.

A small sample of wild blueberry fruit preserves, sure to perk up your taste buds. From our friends at Blake Hill Preserves in Vermont.

A small sample from a collection of unique preserves infused with honey, liquors, herbs or spice. This one combines apples with maple syrup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, and cinnamon cloves. I'm hungry already! From our friends at Blake Hill Preserves in Vermont.

A small sample of gooseberry jam infused with elderflower tea, sure to perk up your taste buds. From our friends at Blake Hill Preserves in Vermont.

A small sample of orange marmalade, made from Valencia oranges. From our friends at Blake Hill Preserves in Vermont.

A small sample of preserves, combining raspberries with hibiscus flowers. Yum! From our friends at Blake Hill Preserves in Vermont.

First aid for dull food, as they say, and specifically created for the chili lover. This jam is made from fresh jalapeno chilis, cucumbers, limes, and fruit pectin. Wow! From our friends at Blake Hill Preserves in Vermont.

Here's a unique sticker that's suitable to grace just about any surface! A portrait of Henry David Thoreau has been enhanced with his name and some of his quotes, in an interesting graphic design. What words can you find in Henry? Each sticker measures about 4 x 2.5 inches.

A magnet made of clear lucite, with a classic color cover of Walden on it. Measures about 2 x 2.75 inches. It'll perk up your fridge, for sure!

A constant reminder to "live deliberately." This cloth wristband is made of soft eco-friendly and biodegradable bamboo fabric. It has a bamboo barrel lock made from 50% less plastic than a standard barrel lock. Be as careful as you are deliberate, though -- because this wristband cannot be removed once the lock is fastened, unless you cut it off your wrist. Recommended for adults only.

You asked for them, and we're delivering! Here is a walking stick medallion that carries the name "Walden Pond State Reservation" and the image of Henry David Thoreau's house at Walden. The design was crafted by a master engraver. Each medallion is stamped, cut, and hand painted. A rolling process curves each one so that it can fit on a walking stick. Each medallion measures about 1.5 x 1.75 inches and includes four small nails for attaching to the wood. From our friends at Hike America.

This colorful lucite magnet features a collage of Henry David Thoreau, Walden, and Walden Pond images, as well as the quote "In wildness is the preservation of the world." Measures about 3 x 3.75 inches. From our friends at Marble Faun Books & Gifts.

A classic edition of one of Henry David Thoreau's classic works. Contains all ten essays written about Thoreau's first three excursions to Cape Cod in southeastern Massachusetts. This is a quality reprint of the Thomas Crowell edition published in 1908. Includes illustrations by photographer, artist, and writer Clifton Johnson (1865-1940), who also supplied an introduction.
Sea Wolf Press, 2020. Paperback, 207 pp.

A stone coaster that carries the Thoreau quote: "Every child begins the world again ..." Measures 4 x 4 inches and has a cork backing.

A stone coaster that carries the Thoreau quote: "Live in each season as it passes..." from the essay "Huckleberries." Measures 4 x 4 inches and has a cork backing.

A stone coaster that carries the Thoreau quote: "I would thus from time to time take advice of the birds." Measures 4 x 4 inches and has a cork backing.

A stone coaster that carries the Thoreau quote: "Time is but the stream I go a-fishin' in." Measures 4 x 4 inches and has a cork backing.

A stone coaster that carries the Thoreau advice to "Simplify." Measures 4 x
4 inches and has a cork backing.

A stone coaster from "Walden Pond, Concord, Massachusetts." Measures 4 x 4 inches and has a cork backing.

A stone coaster that carries the Thoreau quote: "Rejoice that there are owls." Measures 4 x 4 inches and has a cork backing.

A collection of writings by and about strident antislavery leader John Brown (1800-1859). Contents: A lengthy selection of letters written by Brown ; "Letter to the Editor" / Victor Hugo ; "With a Rose" / Louisa May Alcott ; "The Portent" / Herman Melville ; "John Brown" / Ralph Waldo Emerson ; "The Last Days of John Brown" / Henry David Thoreau ; "John Brown" / Frederick Douglass ; "Osawatomie" / Carl Sandburg ; "John Brown's Prayer" / Stephen Vincent Benet ; "The Blow," "The Riddle of the Sphinx," and "The Legacy of John Brown," by W. E. B. DuBois.
Dover Publications, 2021. Paperback, 246 pp.

A blueberry spread made of pure fruit and no added sugar. Tart, luscious wild blueberries are cooked in their own juice to create this deliciously fresh no-sugar jam. Perfect served over cheesecake or in fruit crumble. This 9.6 ounce jar contains 17 servings of one tablespoon each (35 calories each). From our friends at Blake Hill Preserves in Vermont.

Quintessential gooseberry jam infused with aromatic elderflowers. A super-fruity jam decadent in syllabub or over lemon sorbet. This 10 ounce jar contains 14 servings of one tablespoon each (45 calories each). From our friends at Blake Hill Preserves in Vermont.

Transcendentalist philosopher and educator Amos Bronson Alcott first penned his 58 Maxims for Teaching, By Which to Regulate the Instructor's Practice in Instruction in 1826. These collected words of wisdom and counsel guided his own educational techniques and later informed his teaching practices at Boston's Temple School. Includes a brief biography. A terrific gift for a teacher.
Applewood Books, 2020. Small hardback, 20 pp.

A classic edition of one of Henry David Thoreau's classic works. Contains the full texts of both Walden and the essay, "Civil Disobedience." This is a quality reprint of the Thomas Crowell edition published in 1910. Includes illustrations by photographer, artist, and writer Clifton Johnson (1865-1940).
Sea Wolf Press, 2020. Paperback, 294 pp.

Wear Mr. Thoreau's Galway whiskers with pride, as you practice social distancing! We asked our printer to adapt the 1856 Maxham daguerreotype into a typical face mask. This 100% polyester mask will offer you protection during the virus pandemic. Or, just wear it anytime to "be" Thoreau. What would he do? A Shop at Walden Pond exclusive piece.

Takes the reader on several journeys to Concord, Massachusetts, specifically Walden Pond, with several characters all interrelated but very different. Lucy is a chocolatier from New Jersey who always tries to do the right thing and to see the good in people even if it hurts her in the long run. Billy, her smart but complicated lawyer husband, despises her optimism and is hell bent on making her as miserable as he is. Rico, a biker, doesn’t look like a romantic, but truly is one, as is evident by his relationship to Diana, whom he literally brings back to life. Through her divorced years, Lucy encounters Ted, who lost his soul, and Chris, a country singer/songwriter from Lubbock, Texas, who comes to the pond searching for something missing in his life.
Spanning the early 1980s through 9/11, to the 2020 pandemic, the threads follow these “pilgrims” who are united by their love of Henry David Thoreau. His quotes guide and motivate the characters throughout their journey.
Lucia Nelson Publishing, 2020. Paperback, 225 pp.

On January 20, 2021, Amanda Gorman became the sixth and youngest poet to deliver a poetry reading at a presidential inauguration. Taking the stage after the 46th president of the United States, Joe Biden, Gorman captivated the nation and brought hope to viewers around the globe. Her poem is presented here in a special edition, with a foreword by Oprah Winfrey.
Viking Press, 2021. Hardcover, 32 pp.

A 16-ounce glass mug with handle. Imprinted on the glass is the definition of "Transcendentalism:" 1."A philosophy based on the idea that divinity pervades all of nature and humanity, asserting the existence of an ideal spiritual reality that transcends the empirical and scientific and is knowable through intuition." 2. "A literary and philosophical movement of the 19th century, which developed around Concord, Mass., associated with Ralph Waldo Emerson, Margaret Fuller, A. Bronson Alcott, Henry David Thoreau and others." Stands six inches tall. Perfect for the beverage of your choice. Cheers!

Celebrate the spirit of Walden Pond all year long with this colorful calendar for 2022. Each month features a photograph by Barbara Olson, along with a Thoreau quote that complements the Thoreau Country landscape. All photos were taken in Concord, Massachusetts, unless otherwise noted. Dates of importance to Henry David Thoreau and his circle are also noted. Produced in collaboration with The Thoreau Society.