This edition had all images removed.
Title:
Bronson Alcott's Fruitlands, compiled by Clara Endicott Sears
With Transcendental Wild Oats, by Louisa M. Alcott
Credits:
Produced by Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive)
Summary: "Bronson Alcott's Fruitlands," compiled by Clara Endicott Sears with contributions from Louisa M. Alcott, is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work captures the narrative of the Fruitlands Community, an experiment in transcendental living founded by Bronson Alcott and his associates in the mid-19th century. The book primarily focuses on the ideals, practices, and challenges faced by this group of philosophers and reformers who aimed to create a utopian society based on principles of simplicity and purity. At the start of the text, the reader is introduced to the historical context and significance of Fruitlands through a foreword that acknowledges the contributions of various individuals to the narrative. It lays a foundation for how this small community of intellectuals, including prominent figures like Emerson and Thoreau, struggled to live according to their lofty ideals amidst societal criticism and the realities of farm life. The beginning describes Alcott's vision for a "New Eden" and the circumstances leading to the establishment of Fruitlands, including personal aspirations and philosophical discussions that framed their communal life. Through a blend of philosophy and practical endeavors, the opening sets the stage for a deeper exploration of the community's experiences, successes, and ultimate disillusionment. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 69.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Compiler: Sears, Clara Endicott, 1863-1960
Contributor: Alcott, Louisa May, 1832-1888
EBook No.: 53683
Published: Dec 7, 2016
Downloads: 197
Language: English
Subject: Alcott, Amos Bronson, 1799-1888
Subject: Fruitlands (Harvard, Mass.)
LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
Bronson Alcott's Fruitlands, compiled by Clara Endicott Sears
With Transcendental Wild Oats, by Louisa M. Alcott
Credits:
Produced by Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive)
Summary: "Bronson Alcott's Fruitlands," compiled by Clara Endicott Sears with contributions from Louisa M. Alcott, is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work captures the narrative of the Fruitlands Community, an experiment in transcendental living founded by Bronson Alcott and his associates in the mid-19th century. The book primarily focuses on the ideals, practices, and challenges faced by this group of philosophers and reformers who aimed to create a utopian society based on principles of simplicity and purity. At the start of the text, the reader is introduced to the historical context and significance of Fruitlands through a foreword that acknowledges the contributions of various individuals to the narrative. It lays a foundation for how this small community of intellectuals, including prominent figures like Emerson and Thoreau, struggled to live according to their lofty ideals amidst societal criticism and the realities of farm life. The beginning describes Alcott's vision for a "New Eden" and the circumstances leading to the establishment of Fruitlands, including personal aspirations and philosophical discussions that framed their communal life. Through a blend of philosophy and practical endeavors, the opening sets the stage for a deeper exploration of the community's experiences, successes, and ultimate disillusionment. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 69.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Compiler: Sears, Clara Endicott, 1863-1960
Contributor: Alcott, Louisa May, 1832-1888
EBook No.: 53683
Published: Dec 7, 2016
Downloads: 197
Language: English
Subject: Alcott, Amos Bronson, 1799-1888
Subject: Fruitlands (Harvard, Mass.)
LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.