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E-mail Message: I thought you might be interested in this item at http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/261176962 Title: Maclure of New Harmony : scientist, progressive educator, radical philanthropist Author: Leonard Warren Publisher: Bloomington : Indiana University Press, ©2009. ISBN/ISSN: 9780253353269 0253353262 OCLC:261176962

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Maclure of New Harmony : scientist, progressive educator, radical philanthropist

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Maclure of New Harmony : scientist, progressive educator, radical philanthropist

Author:	Leonard Warren
Publisher:	Bloomington : Indiana University Press, ©2009.
Edition/Format:	Book : Biography : State or province government publication : EnglishView all editions and formats
Summary:	A native Scotsman, William Maclure (1763-1840) became a merchant, made a fortune, and retired in his early thirties. Then his life became interesting. This book follows the twists and turns of Maclure's intriguing life. Read more...
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Genre/Form:	Biography
Named Person:	William Maclure; William Maclure
Material Type:	Biography, Government publication, State or province government publication
Document Type:	Book
All Authors / Contributors:	Leonard Warren Find more information about:
ISBN:	9780253353269 0253353262
OCLC Number:	261176962
Description:	xii, 343 p., [13] p. of plates : ill. ; 25 cm.
Contents:	Origins and the Making of a Life -- Philadelphia (1796-1800) -- Political and Economic Philosophy -- European Sojourn (1800-1808) -- The Maclurean Era of American Geology -- Introduction of Progressive Education to the United States -- The Grand Tour of Europe (1809-1815) -- Patron of the Natural Sciences -- Spanish Years and Return to America -- Robert Owen, Maclure, and the Utopian Commune -- Harmonie to New Harmony -- A Boatload of Knowledge -- Education in New Harmony -- Trouble in Paradise -- Out of the Ashes -- Withdrawal to Mexico -- Crippling Losses of Madame Fretageot and Thomas Say -- New Harmony Adrift -- The Working Men's Institute and the Death of William Maclure.
Responsibility:	Leonard Warren.

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"In these pages, Maclure comes alive in all his energy, genius, generosity, and glaring idiosyncrasies... The merits of Warren's work promise to make [the book] the standard biography." Donald Read more...

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