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Amos Bronson Alcott

Also known as

Alcott, Amos Bronson, 1799-1888Amos AlcottAmos B. AlcottA. Bronson AlcottBronson AlcottAmos Bronson 1799-1888 Alcott

An American teacher, writer, philosopher, and reformer. As an educator, Alcott pioneered new ways of interacting with young students, focusing on a conversational style, and avoided traditional punishment. He hoped to perfect the human spirit and, to that end, advocated a plant-based diet. He was also an abolitionist and an advocate for women's rights.

Born 1799-01-01

Died 1888-01-01

Identifiers

  • Open LibraryOL766512A
  • VIAF22289181
  • ISNI0000000121238534
  • WikidataQ474235
  • Project Gutenberg38495

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Books by Amos Bronson Alcott

Total count: 70