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.

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 children's board book borne out of Ibram X. Kendi's bestseller for adults, How to Be an Antiracist. Designed for the young to imagine a world without racism. Offers nine steps they can take to make equity a reality.
Kokila, Penguin Random House, 2020. Board book, 24 pp.

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.

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 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.

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.

Embodies, in small compass, Henry David Thoreau's ambition to "live in season" -- to turn with the living sundial of the world and, by attuning ourselves to nature, heal our modern sense of discontinuity with our surroundings. Drawn from the full range of Thoreau's journals and published writings and arranged according to season, this collection allows us to discover the endless variation and surprise to be found in the repetitions of mundane cycles. Thoreau's world lives on in his writing so that we, too, may discover, even in a fallen world, a beauty worth defending.
The University of Chicago Press, 2020. Paperback, 186 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.

Originally published in 1868. This classic has remained enduringly popular, becoming the inspiration for a whole genre of family stories. It tells of the March family: Marmee, who looks after her four daughters while her husband serves in the Civil War; and the girls Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy who experience domestic trails and triumphs as they attempt to supplement the family's small income. In the second part of the book (sometimes known as Good Wives), the girls grow up and fall in love. Highly autobiographical! This edition is interspersed with black-and-white photos from the 2019 movie.
Abrams, 2019. Hardcover, 468 pp.

A colorful picture book that celebrates the joy of playing and exploring in the outdoor during the winter months and discovering the wildlife that abounds during this season. Includes cut-away illustrations to show what animals are doing, out of our sights.
Sasquatch Books, 2020. Hardcover, 32 pp.

As Henry David Thoreau wrote: "I would rather sit on a pumpkin and have it all to myself, than be crowded on a velvet cushion." Here are adorable decorative glass pumpkins, created by local artist Aron Leamon. Each one is about 2 inches wide, with a stem that extends about 3 inches from the table. These solid glass pumpkins weigh about 8 ounces each. Choose from classic orange, or go wild with green, blue, or purple.

This 1000-piece puzzle features an exclusive illustration by Dutch artist Valesca van Waveren and is inspired by Henry Thoreau's line from "Walking:" "All good things are wild and free." As you complete the puzzle, piece by piece, you may be reminded of the simple joys of being in nature. Notice the little things! Completed puzzle size is a little more than 26 x 18 inches.
Flow / Workman, 2020. 1000 pieces. Not suitable for children under 3 years of age.

Piece together a fascinating visual exploration of the natural world. Featuring illustrations from Julia Rothman’s best-selling book Nature Anatomy, this jigsaw puzzle will open your eyes to new ways of seeing earth and sky, flora and fauna. With each piece you put in place, nature’s wonders unfold: the crystalline structure of a single snowflake, the different types of feathers on a bird, a constellation of stars. A distinctive blend of art and science, this sweeping study of the universe will delight, educate, and enlighten. Not suitable for children under 3 years of age.
Storey Puzzle, 2020. 500 pieces.

Inspired in 2001 by D. B. Johnson's picture book, Henry Hikes to Fitchburg, senior Groton residents Peter and Claire Macy set out to walk from Concord to Fitchburg. They took two days to do it. Peter shares their impressions and offers many color photos of businesses along the route.
Martin and Lawrence Press, 2020. Paperback, 50 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 3.5 x 3.25 inches, with a bark edge about half an inch wide. NOTE: Each wood ornament is unique. Current stock may not look exactly like the one pictured. Crafted in Massachusetts by Burning Woman.

Henry Thoreau's quote, "Goodness is the only investment that never fails," 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 3.5 x 3 inches, with a bark edge about half an inch wide. NOTE: Each wood ornament is unique. Current stock may not look exactly like the one pictured. 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 x 2.75 inches, with a bark edge about half an inch wide. NOTE: Each wood ornament is unique. Current stock may not look exactly like the one pictured. 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 x 3.25 inches, with a bark edge about half an inch wide. NOTE: Each wood ornament is unique. Current stock may not look exactly like the one pictured. 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 3 x 3 inches, with a bark edge about half an inch wide. NOTE: Each wood ornament is unique. Current stock may not look exactly like the one pictured. Crafted in Massachusetts by Burning Woman.