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100	1		_aSears, Clara Endicott, _d1863-1960
245	1	0	_aBronson Alcott's Fruitlands, compiled by Clara Endicott Sears : _bWith Transcendental Wild Oats, by Louisa M. Alcott
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2016
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2016-12-07
508			_aProduced 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)
520			_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.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aAlcott, Amos Bronson, 1799-1888
653			_aFruitlands (Harvard, Mass.)
700	1		_aAlcott, Louisa May, _d1832-1888
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/53683
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