--- product_id: 321493536 title: "Henry Thoreau: A Life of the Mind" price: "AR$210424" currency: ARS in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 url: https://www.desertcart.com.ar/products/321493536-henry-thoreau-a-life-of-the-mind store_origin: AR region: Argentina --- # Covers entire adult life (1837-death) In-depth intellectual biography Focus on Thoreau's philosophical journey Henry Thoreau: A Life of the Mind **Price:** AR$210424 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🧠 Dive deep into the mind that shaped American transcendentalism—don’t just read history, live it! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Henry Thoreau: A Life of the Mind - **How much does it cost?** AR$210424 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.ar](https://www.desertcart.com.ar/products/321493536-henry-thoreau-a-life-of-the-mind) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Philosophy Meets Biography:** Not just a life story—this is a deep dive into the evolution of a transcendentalist thinker. - • **Chronicle of a Life Fully Lived:** From Harvard graduation to final days, every year of Thoreau’s life is meticulously documented. - • **Critically Acclaimed & Highly Rated:** 4.9 stars from 52 reviews—join the community of enlightened readers. - • **Uncover Thoreau’s Intellectual DNA:** Explore the mind behind Walden with detailed insights into his readings and influences. - • **Essential for Cultural Scholars & Fans:** A must-have for anyone passionate about 19th-century American thought and literature. ## Overview Henry Thoreau: A Life of the Mind is a comprehensive biography by Robert Richardson, published by University of California Press, that traces Thoreau’s intellectual journey from his Harvard days through his most productive years at Walden Pond to his final moments. Drawing on extensive manuscript research, it reveals the philosophical and literary influences that shaped one of America’s greatest thinkers, making it an essential read for scholars and fans alike. ## Description The two years Thoreau spent at Walden Pond and the night he spent in the Concord jail are among the most familiar features of the American intellectual landscape. In this new biography, based on a reexamination of Thoreau's manuscripts and on a retra Review: Magnificent, essential for any Thoreau lover - This not a biography od Henry Throreau, but his intellectual journey (David S Reynold has just published a similar bok on Abraham Lincoln). It starts with Thoreau at Harvard and carries through a life of study and reading. What did the famous Walden author read, what did he like more, where he did base his books and essays. This book replies to these questions, and superbly so. A must for any Thoreau fan; important to any XIX cultural scholar. A great book. Review: Excellent biography of Thoreau - This book by Robert Richardson is a top-class biography of one of the most important philosophers. It describes Thoreau's life starting from 1837 (the year he graduated) up until his last day. Almost every year of his life is covered in great detail. Below are few interesting and important facts mentioned in the book and I will keep updating it with time: - Thoreau's first public lecture is Society, which he delivered when he is 20. One of the quotes in it is: "If we do not listen to our conscience, the principal avenue to reform would be closed". This has been his and other transcendentalists core message. What is incredible is it comes from a 20 year old and it is what defines his entire life - Thoreau's most productive years has been during his two year stay at Walden pond - Wrote only two books during his lifetime. "Week" was completed during his stay at Walden. First draft of Walden was also read during the same time - He read extensively on German, Greek, and Hindu philosophy among many others - Like most of us, he had several setbacks. Many of his essays were not accepted and that greatly affected his confidence - He was a chain reader. - He also read widely about botany, zoology, and geology - Kept working until the very end of his life - By the end of his life, he was a well-known writer. I was under the impression that he was unknown at the time of his death - It was fitting that his sister was reading him his first book "A week" when he breathed his last I can heartily recommend this awesome book. ## Features - Henry Thoreau: A Life of the Mind - Product type: ABIS BOOK - Brand: University of california press ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Customer Reviews | 4.9 out of 5 stars 52 Reviews | ## Images ![Henry Thoreau: A Life of the Mind - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81vQhW5ZU5L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Magnificent, essential for any Thoreau lover *by R***A on 15 February 2021* This not a biography od Henry Throreau, but his intellectual journey (David S Reynold has just published a similar bok on Abraham Lincoln). It starts with Thoreau at Harvard and carries through a life of study and reading. What did the famous Walden author read, what did he like more, where he did base his books and essays. This book replies to these questions, and superbly so. A must for any Thoreau fan; important to any XIX cultural scholar. A great book. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent biography of Thoreau *by D***U on 31 March 2015* This book by Robert Richardson is a top-class biography of one of the most important philosophers. It describes Thoreau's life starting from 1837 (the year he graduated) up until his last day. Almost every year of his life is covered in great detail. Below are few interesting and important facts mentioned in the book and I will keep updating it with time: - Thoreau's first public lecture is Society, which he delivered when he is 20. One of the quotes in it is: "If we do not listen to our conscience, the principal avenue to reform would be closed". This has been his and other transcendentalists core message. What is incredible is it comes from a 20 year old and it is what defines his entire life - Thoreau's most productive years has been during his two year stay at Walden pond - Wrote only two books during his lifetime. "Week" was completed during his stay at Walden. First draft of Walden was also read during the same time - He read extensively on German, Greek, and Hindu philosophy among many others - Like most of us, he had several setbacks. Many of his essays were not accepted and that greatly affected his confidence - He was a chain reader. - He also read widely about botany, zoology, and geology - Kept working until the very end of his life - By the end of his life, he was a well-known writer. I was under the impression that he was unknown at the time of his death - It was fitting that his sister was reading him his first book "A week" when he breathed his last I can heartily recommend this awesome book. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Bio--Richardson still figuring things out at this point. *by R***N on 9 September 2012* Richardson was still an apprentice when he wrote this bio. I read this after the Emerson and James bios and was slightly disappointing. If I had read this first I would probably have been blown away. But Richardson raised the standard himself. Thoreau always paled in comparison to Emerson for me and you see why. Thoreau is more focused on nuance and intricacies, Emerson the entire universe. Probably another reason I did not enjoy this as much as the Emerson bio, which is the greatest biography ever written in the history of human kind. Beats Plutarch or Boswell any day. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.com.ar/products/321493536-henry-thoreau-a-life-of-the-mind](https://www.desertcart.com.ar/products/321493536-henry-thoreau-a-life-of-the-mind) --- *Product available on Desertcart Argentina* *Store origin: AR* *Last updated: 2026-09-02*