Fruitlands
Richard Francis
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Fruitlands
Published
2010
Publisher
Yale University Press
Pages
321
ISBN-13
9780300140415
ISBN-10
030014041X
Description
This is a definitive account of Fruitlands, one of history's most unsuccessful, but most significant, utopian experiments. It was established in Massachusetts in 1843 by Bronson Alcott (whose ten year old daughter Louisa May, future author of Little Women, was among the members) and an Englishman called Charles Lane, under the watchful gaze of Emerson, Thoreau, and other New England intellectuals. Alcott and Lane developed their own version of the doctrine known as Transcendentalism, hoping to transform society and redeem the environment through a strict regime of veganism and celibacy. But physical suffering and emotional conflict, particularly between Lane and Alcott's wife, Abigail, made the community unsustainable. Drawing on the letters and diaries of those involved, the author explores the relationship between the complex philosophical beliefs held by Alcott, Lane, and their fellow idealists and their day to day lives. The result is a vivid and often very funny narrative of their travails, demonstrating the dilemmas and conflicts inherent to any utopian experiment and shedding light on a fascinating period of American history.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Fruitlands?
This edition of Fruitlands has approximately 321 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Fruitlands?
For most readers, Fruitlands typically takes between 6h 41m and 4h 28m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 80,250 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 5h 21m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 11 days • Estimated word count: 80,250 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Fruitlands?
The estimated word count for Fruitlands is approximately 80,250 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Fruitlands?
Fruitlands was written by Richard Francis.
When was Fruitlands published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2010. The original work may have been published on a different date.