02278cam a22003013u 4500 7302 UtSlPG 20260610133205.0 m cr n 260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 HX Sears, John Van der Zee, 1835- My Friends at Brook Farm Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2005 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2005-01-01 Produced by David Garcia, Eric Eldred, Charles Franks, and the Online Distributed Proofreaders Team. "My Friends at Brook Farm" by John Van der Zee Sears is a historical account likely written in the late 19th century. The narrative delves into the author's experiences growing up in the "Old Colonie" with a focus on the Brook Farm community, which strives to create a utopian society based on Transcendentalist ideals. The opening chapters introduce the setting, key figures, and cultural dynamics of the time, specifically highlighting the author's childhood, family background, and the educational venture at Brook Farm. The opening of the narrative starts with a rich historical background, recalling the Dutch settlers in the "Old Colonie" and illustrating the customs and language of the time. The author shares personal anecdotes from his childhood, including family interactions and early memories that set the stage for the transition to the Brook Farm experience. Key individuals such as Horace Greeley and Dr. George Ripley are introduced as influential figures connected to the formation of the Brook Farm community, emphasizing the vibrant social and intellectual environment that shapes the author's early life. The author portrays the challenges and joys of adapting to life at Brook Farm, leading to significant relationships and formative experiences. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Brook Farm Phalanx (West Roxbury, Boston, Mass.) https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/7302 49293 49293