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The Communistic Societies of the United States

35 entries · 8 sections

by Charles Nordhoff

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The Inspirationists, at The Amana Community

I. Introduction II.—Historical.III.—Amana—1874.IV.—Religion and Literature.

The Harmony Society

I.—Economy In 1874 II.—Historical.III.—Doctrines and Practical Life In Economy; With Some Particulars of “Father Rapp.”

The Society Of Separatists, at Zoar, Ohio

I.—History II.—Religious Faith and Practical Life.

The Shakers.

I. Introduction II.—“Mother Ann.”III.—The Order of Life Among the Shakers IV.—A Visit To Mount Lebanon.Details of the Shaker Societies Shaker Literature, Spiritualism, etc.

The Perfectionists of Oneida and Wallingford.

I.—Historical II.—Religious Belief And Faith-Cures.III.—Daily Life And Business Administration.IV.—Sunday At The Oneida Community, With Some Account Of “Criticism.”

The Aurora And Bethel Communes.

I.—Aurora in Oregon II.—Bethel.The Icarians The Bishop Hill Commune.The Cedar Vale Community.The Social Freedom Community.Colonies Which Are Not Communistic.

A Comparative View of the Customs and Practices of the American Communes

I.—Statistical II.—Communal Politics And Political Economy.III.—Character of the People; Influences of Communistic Life.IV.—Conditions and Possibilities of Communistic Living.Bibliography.