Pedlar's Progress: The Life Of Bronson Alcott

by Odell Shepard

Book Overview

Pedlar's Progress: The Life of Bronson Alcott is a biography written by Shepard Odell that chronicles the life of Bronson Alcott, a prominent figure in the Transcendentalist movement of the mid-19th century. The book explores Alcott's early life, his education, his involvement with the Transcendentalist movement, and his relationships with other notable figures of the time, including Ralph Waldo Emerson and Henry David Thoreau. The biography also delves into Alcott's controversial ideas on education, his involvement in the abolitionist movement, and his attempts to establish a utopian community. Through extensive research and analysis, Odell offers a comprehensive and engaging portrait of a complex and influential figure in American history.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1432570285
• ISBN13: 9781432570286
• Release Date: March 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 580 Pages
• Weight: 1.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"