The Communistic Societies of the United States by Charles Nordhoff

The Communistic Societies of the United States
From Personal Visit and Observation: Including detailed accounts of the Economists, Zoarites, Shakers, the Amana, Oneida, Bethel, Aurora, Icarian, and Other Existing Societies, Their Religious Creeds, Social Practices, Number, Industries, and Present Condition

Charles Nordhoff

Harper, 1875

First edition hardcover. Olive-brown cloth with gilt lettering on the spine. No dustjacket. Boards are slightly worn at corners but the gilt on spine is bright. Tiny bookstore stamp on paste-down endpaper. Text is tight and bright, despite large water stain on most page heads.  Illustrated (unattributed.) First edition. Includes observations of Shakers, Amana, The Oneida and more.