Follow in Henry David Thoreau's footsteps around Concord! Established in 2017, this 10-mile trail was the result of cooperation between the Boy Scouts of America's Spirit of Adventure Council, Concord Scout House, The Thoreau Society, Thoreau Farm Birthplace, and the Town of Concord Division of Natural Resources. This fold-out guide with map follows the route to 25 sites of importance in Thoreau's life and work. Boy Scouts can earn a Thoreau Leave No Trace medal and patch by completing this hike in uniform and completing the required fees and questionnaire. Non-Scouts can certainly follow the trail, too.

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.

The Walden Pond State Reservation trail map has been reproduced on this fun bandanna! The hunter green cloth measures about 20 inches square, and its cream-colored print shows the position of the pond, the trails, and the nearby roads. Now you can carry a little bit of Walden in your pocket.

This custom hand-painted wood sign advises us to "simplify, simplify," as Henry Thoreau said. This "shelf-sitter" features one-of-a-kind calligraphy. Measures 5.5 x 3 x .75 inches. Crafted in Massachusetts by Breezy Knoll Boards.

As Henry David Thoreau goes through his daily activities at Walden Pond, he is reminded of a childhood memory. It is important for us to remember that he experienced a joyful childhood. In his journals, he recorded many memories that were told to him by his mother, Cynthia. Childhood for him was a magical time spent with his family, especially with his brother John, roaming the woods in Concord. He treasured these times. Written & Illustrated by Donna Marie Przybojewski.
Streamline Publishing, 2020. Paperback, 32 pp.

What fun! Now you can take Henry Thoreau wherever you go and let people know ... or not. This pair of black standard-size socks carries Thoreau's face on both sides. The moisture-wick fabric is made of quick-dry acrylic with odor blocker fibers. The socks have reinforced elastic and double-padded heels. They fit women's sizes 8.5 and up, and men's sizes 7 through 13. Heaven is under our feet, as well as over our heads. (Many thanks to Shop staffer Richard Smith for modeling them.)

In November 1868, a young theological student from New York City arrived in Concord, Massachusetts. Edmond Hotham had never visited the place before, and he immediately began preparations to pursue the "wild life." He met Henry Thoreau's friend, poet William Ellery Channing, who likely introduced Edmond to Ralph Waldo Emerson. Emerson gave the man permission to build his "Earth-cabin" on the Walden Pond property, as Thoreau had. This sojourn was the first and only time someone emulated Thoreau's experiment in simplicity at the initial site. Edmond built his house along the same shoreline as Thoreau's, and lived here for six months during the winter of 1868-1869. This book is the first lengthy study on Edmond Hotham. This book was reviewed in Thoreau Society Bulletin 308, Winter 2020, pp. 8-9.
Savas Beatie, 2019. Hardcover, 120 pp.

Offers a history of Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, that is both sweeping and intimate. Discover the national dramas that have converged at this place. Slavery and the quest for freedom. War, expansion, and revolution. Natural disaster upon natural disaster, and the enduring human spirit that has refused to relinquish hope. Published in honor of the 75th anniversary of Harpers Ferry National Historical Park. Highly illustrated.
Harpers Ferry Park Association, 2019. Paperback, 225 pp.

Henry Thoreau's quote, "All good things are wild and free," has been hand-burned onto a smooth tree cookie. The reverse side gives his credit as "H.D.T." This natural and one-of-a kind ornament has been sealed with a polyurethane finish and includes a twine hanger. Measures about 2.75 x 2.5 inches, with a bark edge about half an inch wide. Crafted in Massachusetts by Burning Woman.

Henry Thoreau's quote, "Our life is often frittered away by detail ... simplify, simplify," has been hand-burned onto a smooth tree cookie. The reverse side gives his credit as "H.D.T." This natural and one-of-a kind ornament has been sealed with a polyurethane finish and includes a twine hanger. Measures about 3.25 x 2.75 inches, with a bark edge about half an inch wide. Crafted in Massachusetts by Burning Woman.

Henry Thoreau's quote, "Heaven is under our feet as well as over our heads," has been hand-burned onto a smooth tree cookie. The reverse side gives his credit as "H.D.T." This natural and one-of-a kind ornament has been sealed with a polyurethane finish and includes a twine hanger. Measures about 3.75 x 3.25 inches, with a bark edge about half an inch wide. Crafted in Massachusetts by Burning Woman.

Henry Thoreau's quote, "Surely joy is the condition of life," has been hand-burned onto a smooth tree cookie. The reverse side gives his credit as "H.D.T." This natural and one-of-a kind ornament has been sealed with a polyurethane finish and includes a twine hanger. Measures about 2.75 x 2.5 inches, with a bark edge about half an inch wide. Crafted in Massachusetts by Burning Woman.

Henry Thoreau's quote, "What is the use of a house if you haven't got a tolerable planet to put it on?" has been hand-burned onto a smooth tree cookie. The reverse side gives his credit as "H.D.T." This natural and one-of-a kind ornament has been sealed with a polyurethane finish and includes a twine hanger. Measures about 3.25 x 3 inches, with a bark edge about half an inch wide. Crafted in Massachusetts by Burning Woman.

Henry Thoreau's quote, "Rather than love, than money, than fame, give me truth," has been hand-burned onto a smooth tree cookie. The reverse side gives his credit as "H.D.T." This natural and one-of-a kind ornament has been sealed with a polyurethane finish and includes a twine hanger. Measures about 3 x 2.75 inches, with a bark edge about half an inch wide. Crafted in Massachusetts by Burning Woman.

Henry Thoreau's quote, "Time is but the stream I go a-fishing in," has been hand-burned onto a smooth tree cookie. The reverse side gives his credit as "H.D.T." This natural and one-of-a kind ornament has been sealed with a polyurethane finish and includes a twine hanger. Measures about 3 x 2.75 inches, with a bark edge about half an inch wide. Crafted in Massachusetts by Burning Woman.

Henry Thoreau's advice, "Simplify, simplify," has been hand-burned onto a smooth tree cookie. The reverse side gives his credit as "H.D.T." This natural and one-of-a kind ornament has been sealed with a polyurethane finish and includes a twine hanger. Measures about 3 x 2.75 inches, with a bark edge about half an inch wide. Crafted in Massachusetts by Burning Woman.

Henry Thoreau's quote, "Say what you have to say not what you ought. Any truth is better than make believe," has been hand-burned onto a smooth tree cookie. The reverse side gives his credit as "H.D.T." This natural and one-of-a kind ornament has been sealed with a polyurethane finish and includes a twine hanger. Measures about 4 x 3 inches, with a bark edge about half an inch wide. Crafted in Massachusetts by Burning Woman.

Henry Thoreau's quote, "In wildness is the preservation of the world," has been hand-burned onto a smooth tree cookie. The reverse side gives his credit as "H.D.T." This natural and one-of-a kind ornament has been sealed with a polyurethane finish and includes a twine hanger. Measures about 2.75 x 2.75 inches, with a bark edge about half an inch wide. Crafted in Massachusetts by Burning Woman.

This custom hand-painted wood sign offers the Henry Thoreau quote from "Walking:" "In wildness is the preservation of the world." This “shelf-sitter” features one-of-a-kind calligraphy. Measures 7 x 3.5 x .75 inches. Crafted in Massachusetts by Breezy Knoll Boards.

This custom hand-painted wood sign advises us to do as Henry Thoreau said: "I must live above all in the present." This “shelf-sitter” features one-of-a-kind calligraphy. Measures 16 x 1.5 x .75 inches. Crafted in Massachusetts by Breezy Knoll Boards.

This custom hand-painted wood sign quotes Henry David Thoreau: "There is no remedy for love but to love more." This wall hanging features one-of-a-kind calligraphy. Measures 6 x 5.5 x .75 inches and has twine hanger. Crafted in Massachusetts by Breezy Knoll Boards.

This custom hand-painted wood sign offers the Henry Thoreau quote: "Surely joy is the condition of life." This piece includes a built-in hanger and features one-of-a-kind calligraphy. Measures 8 x 5.5 x .75 inches. Crafted in Massachusetts by Breezy Knoll Boards.

A matted woodcut portrait of Henry David Thoreau, as created by acclaimed Russian artist Anton Kumankov (1958-2010). A biographical summary accompanies this matted print, which also comes with a stamp of authenticity signed by the artist's elder half-brother and art agent, Nikita Pokrovsky. The woodcut illustration measures about 3 x 4 inches. Matted size is about 10 x 13 inches.

Go behind the screens in the making of the Little Women movie of 2019, directed by Greta Gerwig. Learn about the history of Louisa May Alcott's classic work, and the vision that brought her characters to life. See how the film was made with this insider's guide packed with cast and crew interviews, photos of the real-life locations that were transformed into iconic sets for the film, and stories from behind the camera.
Abrams Books for Young Readers, 2019. Hardcover, 186 pp.

A short-sleeved t-shirt carrying the image of one of the 1856 daguerreotypes of Henry David Thoreau, along with this quote from A Week on the Concord and Merrimacks Rivers: "If I am not I, who will be?" Exactly. Made of 100% cotton: soft, thin, and organic. Cut a bit slimmer than most unisex shirts. In stunning black.

Worn by a number of Walden Pond swimmers, this buoy is a brightly-colored, lightweight, inflatable device with waist belt that visibly floats behind swimmers, making them more visible to lifeguards, boaters and by-standers. It can also be used in an emergency as a flotation device or to calm distressed swimmers. It will not interfere with swimming, and its dry pouch will hold your belongings, making it no longer necessary to leave valuables behind on the beach. An excellent accessory for open water swimmers, triathletes, or anyone else who would benefit from added confidence in the water. This Medium (23" x 10") size is suggested for swimmers up to 190 pounds.

A collection of 11 essays that offer new perspectives on conservation, the cultural ties that connect Native comunities to the land, and the profound influence the geography of the Maine Woods had on Henry David Thoreau and writers and activists who followed in his wake. Contents: "Rediscovering the Maine Woods" / John J. Kucich ; "Crossing Moosehead Lake" / Chris Sockalexis ; "Undercurrents" / Stan Tag ; "The Maine Woods Rhomboid" / Robert M. Thorson ; "'Some Star's Surface': Thoreau in the Maine Woods" / Laura Dassow Walls ; "Sublime Matter: Materiality and Language in Thoreau's 'Ktaadn'" / Melissa Sexton ; "Eating Moose: Thoreau, Regional Cuisine, and National Identity" / Kathryn Cornell Dolan ; "Pilgrimages and Working Forests: Envisioning the Commons in The Maine Woods" / James S. Finley ; "Multiple Use and Its Discontents: Popular Conservation Writing in the Maine Woods a Century after Thoreau" / Dale Potts ; "Thoreau's Maine Woods and the Problem of Wildness" / Richard W. Judd ; "Carrying Place: Penobscot Language, Land, and Memory" / James Francis. This book was reviewed in Thoreau Society Bulletin 308, Winter 2020, pp. 5-7.

Traces the reception of Henry Thoreau's work from the time of his death to his ascendancy as an environmental icon in the 1970s, revealing insights into American culture's conception of the environment. Moving decade by decade through this period, Judd unveils a cache of commentary from intellectuals, critics, and journalists to demonstrate the dynamism in the idea of nature, as Americans defined and redefined the organic world around them amidst shifting intellectual, creative, and political forces. Tells the captivating story of one writer's rise from obscurity to fame through a cultural reappraisal of the work he left behind. This book was reviewed in Thoreau Society Bulletin 306, Summer 2019, pp. 10-11.
University of Massachusetts Press, 2018. Paperback, 217 pp.

This custom hand-painted wood sign offers the Henry Thoreau quote: "Goodness is the only investment that never fails." This piece includes a built-in hanger and features one-of-a-kind calligraphy. Measures 10 x 5.5 x .75 inches. Crafted in Massachusetts by Breezy Knoll Boards.