CHAPTER I.
THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE BROOK FARM MOVEMENT
Transcendentalism; Explained by Mr. Ripley,—The Proposition,—Members
of the Transcendental Club—The first Persons at the
Community—Constitution and Laws; Articles of Agreement—Description of
Mr. Ripley, Mr. Pratt, Mr. Dwight, Mrs. Ripley, Mr. Dana, Mr. Bradford,
Hawthorne and Others.