02598cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000060010610000380011224501200015026400510027030000470032133600260036833700260039433800360042050000310045650801870048752014190067453400450209365300360213865300320217470000350220685600430224153683UtSlPG20260610134234.0mcr n260607r2016||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aB1 aSears, Clara Endicott,d1863-196010aBronson Alcott's Fruitlands, compiled by Clara Endicott Sears :bWith Transcendental Wild Oats, by Louisa M. Alcott 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2016  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2016-12-07  aProduced by Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was
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Internet Archive)  a"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.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aAlcott, Amos Bronson, 1799-1888  aFruitlands (Harvard, Mass.)1 aAlcott, Louisa May,d1832-188840uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/53683