Publisher's Synopsis
Brook Farm is a non-fiction book written by John Thomas Codman, which provides a detailed account of the Brook Farm community, a utopian experiment that was established in the mid-19th century. The book chronicles the history and development of Brook Farm, from its inception in 1841 to its eventual demise in 1847.The author explores the motivations and ideals of the founders of Brook Farm, who sought to create a society based on communal living, shared labor, and intellectual pursuits. Codman delves into the daily life of the community, describing the various tasks and activities that were undertaken by its members, as well as the challenges and conflicts that arose within the group.Throughout the book, Codman provides insight into the broader social and political context of the time, including the rise of transcendentalism and the abolitionist movement. He also examines the legacy of Brook Farm, which has been the subject of much debate and analysis among scholars and historians.Overall, Brook Farm is a fascinating and informative account of an important chapter in American history, offering a unique perspective on the ideals and aspirations of a group of individuals who sought to create a better world through collective action and cooperation.Young Ralph Waldo Emerson was there, very late from the ministry, known better as poet, philosopher and essayist; and James Freeman Clarke, talented writer and preacher; and faithful and independent Rev. Cyrus A. Bartol. Rev. Theodore Parker, son of a Lexington hero, doughty, bold and brave, on whose head fell the anathemas of the orthodox and the curses of the slaveholders at a later day, showed his ever calm, pleasant and earnest face at the board.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
