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Bartleby

Bartleby.com: Cambridge History of Eng and Am Lit: Transcendentalism

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides details about the contributions of Bronson Alcott to transcendental thought and explains his role in Fruitlands and Brook Farm. Explains his innovative educational theories and provides details about his family life.
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Other

Life of Amos Bronson Alcott

For Students 9th - 10th
Biographical survey of the educational and religious philosophy of Bronson Alcott (1799-1888), author, teacher, conversationalist, transcendentalist philosopher, and outspoken advocate of educational and social reform. Includes extensive...
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Digital History

Digital History: American Transcendentalism

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed look at the philosophy behind American Transcendalism, and a discussion of many of those who practiced it.
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Curated OER

Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Massachusetts: Fruitlands

For Students 9th - 10th
Fruitlands was the site of a short-lived (1843-44) Transcendentalist utopian community founded by Amos Bronson Alcott. The property was acquired by preservationist Clara Endicott Sears in 1910 and opened as the Fruitlands Museum four...