Project Gutenberg 2016-12-07 Public domain in the USA. 331 Sears, Clara Endicott 1863 1960 Alcott, Louisa May 1832 1888 Barnard, A. M. Alcott, Louisa M. (Louisa May) Alcott, L. M. (Louisa May) Bronson Alcott's Fruitlands, compiled by Clara Endicott Sears With Transcendental Wild Oats, by Louisa M. Alcott 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) "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 ease score: 69.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Alcott, Amos Bronson, 1799-1888 Fruitlands (Harvard, Mass.) B Text Category: History - American Category: Philosophy & Ethics 333692 2025-07-21T10:56:46.738452 text/html 314115 2024-10-23T01:29:21 text/html 1887234 2025-07-21T10:56:53.671444 application/epub+zip 1884251 2025-07-21T10:56:48.284458 application/epub+zip 197518 2025-07-21T10:56:47.571462 application/epub+zip 1973947 2025-07-21T10:56:57.285454 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1946755 2025-07-21T10:56:52.836426 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 263278 2022-09-24T11:56:26.715109 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 279924 2025-07-21T10:56:45.933493 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 259924 2024-10-23T01:29:21 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18157 2025-07-21T10:56:57.430412 application/rdf+xml 22122 2025-07-21T10:56:47.672433 image/jpeg 3165 2025-07-21T10:56:47.624439 image/jpeg 1837792 2025-07-21T10:56:46.826429 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia