02223cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000370011324500120015026400510016230000470021333600260026033700260028633800360031250000310034850802100037952011910058953400450178065300360182585600430186199900170190436825UtSlPG20260610133835.0mcr n260607r2011||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPS1 aAlcott, Amos Bronson,d1799-188810aTablets 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2011  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2011-07-23  aE-text prepared by David Edwards, Carol Ann Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (http://www.archive.org)  a"Tablets" by A. Bronson Alcott is a philosophical work written in the late 19th century. The book appears to explore various themes related to practical and speculative aspects of life, including nature, human relationships, and personal development. Alcott’s reflections on gardening, fellowship, and culture suggest a focus on how these elements intertwine to foster a rich and fulfilling existence.  The opening of "Tablets" introduces readers to the concept of gardens as a metaphor for the ideal human condition and cultivation. Alcott muses on the historical significance of gardens in human civilization, emphasizing their role as a symbol of civility and the connection between humanity and nature. He highlights the pleasures of cultivating a garden and how it can transform one's relationship with the landscape, ultimately offering both a physical space for rejuvenation and a philosophical grounding for a more meaningful life. Through rich descriptions and reflections, the text sets the foundation for Alcott's exploration of practical wisdom, the importance of rural life, and the joys of personal and communal cultivation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aAmerican essays -- 19th century40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/36825  c77665d77665