The Communistic Societies of the United States From Personal Visit and Observation by Nordhoff, Charles, 1830-1901
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A word from our supporters: File extension EMP | [This is the hymn-book at present in use at Amana.] 106. J. J. J. Erster Beytrag zur Fortsetzung der Wahren Inspiration's Gemeinschaft, etc. (First Records of the Continuation of the True Inspiration's Congregations.) Buedingen2. [This volume contains the earliest utterances of Barbara Heyneman, the present Spiritual Head of Amana, and also "Four-and-twenty Rules of True Godliness," by J. A. Gruber, and "One-and-twenty Rules for the Examination of our Daily Lives," by E. L. Gruber.] 107. Die Schule der Weiszheit, als das Hoch-Teutsche A B C, vor Schueler und Meister in Israel. (The School of Wisdom, and High-German A B C, for Scholars and Masters in Israel.) 1748, pp. 128. 108. J. J. J. Catechetischer Unterricht von der Lehre des Heils, etc. (Catechism.) Printed at Eben-Ezer, 1857, and at Amana, 1872, "for the use and blessing of the Inspiration's Congregations." [There are two volumes, pp. 96 and 84. The first for youth, the second for members in general.] 109. Der Kleine Kempis, oder Kurze Sprueche und Gebete, etc. (The Little Kempis, or Short Sayings and Prayers, from the Works of Thomas a Kempis, for the Edification of Children.) Eben-Ezer, 1856, pp. 382. 110. Seelen Schatz der Gott Begierigen, etc. (Treasure of those who desire God; showing how a man should die to sin, hate his Adamic life, deny himself, and live in Christ, in order that he may attain to the complete love of God and his neighbor, and achieve a part in Everlasting Salvation.) Eben-Ezer, N. Y., 1851, pp. 243. 111. Lebenserfahrungen von Carl G. Koch, Prediger des Evangeliums. (Experiences of Charles G. Koch, Preacher of the Gospel.) Cleveland, Ohio, 1871, pp. 411. [This contains curious details of Count Leon's transactions at Economy, and of Keil, the head of the Aurora Community in Oregon.] 112. Hirten-Brief an die Wahren und Aechten Freymaeurer Alten Systems. Neue Auflage, 5785. (Episcopal Letter addressed to the True and Faithful Freemasons of the Ancient System. New Edition, 5785.) Printed at Pittsburgh, 1855, pp. 288. [This is a mystical work much prized by the Harmonists.] 113. The Harmony Society at Economy, Pennsylvania. Founded by George Rapp, A.D. 1805. With an Appendix. By Aaron Williams, D.D., Pittsburgh, 1866, pp. 182. 114. The Bishop Hill Colony Case. Answer of the Defendants. Galva, Ill., 1868, pp. 94. [Contains accounts of the Growth and Decay of the Bishop Hill Community.] 115. The Bishop Hill Colony Case--Statement of the Plaintiffs, Eric U. Norberg and others. 116. Nagra Sanger, Samt Boener. Foerfatlade af Erik Janson. Galva, Ill., 1857. [This is the hymn-book prepared by Eric Janson for the use of the Bishop Hill Commune.] 117. Constitution der Ikarischen Gueter Gemeinschaft, etc. (Constitution of the Icarian Commune, unanimously adopted on the 21st of February, 1850; and, after revision, again adopted 4th of May, 1851.) Nauvoo, Ill. Icarian Printing-office, August, 1844, pp. 27. 118. Wenn ich $500,000 baette! (If I had Half a Million Dollars!) By E. Cabet, President of the Icarian Commune. Nauvoo, Ill., November, 1854. INDEX.A.Aurora, Bishop Hill, Cedar Vale, Economy, Icaria, Oneida, Prairie Home, Shaker, Zoar, Agriculture, excellent, of the Communists, Alfred, Shakers at, Amana Society, the, derivation of, population of, industries of, Amiability, a communal virtue, Amusements, at Amana, Anaheim, plan of, cultivation of, Ann Lee. (_See_ Mother Ann.) Architecture, communal, Armenburg, Inspirationists gathered at, Aurora, appearance of the people of, B.Baumeler, Joseph, his teaching, Bethel, Bishop Hill, settlement made at, disorganization at, division of property at, Boissiere, E. V., letter from, Book-keeping, communal, Books at Bethel, Brains come easily to the top, Business management, at Amana, at Oneida, among the Shakers, Business statement, C. |



