The Communistic Societies of the United States

The book offers an insightful exploration of 19th-century utopian communist communities in the United States, as observed by journalist Charles Nordhoff. His firsthand account delves into the origins, religious beliefs, daily lives, and social habits of these communities, providing a candid and unsentimental perspective. Published in 1875, it serves as a valuable historical record of these idealistic experiments in living, capturing the contrast between their aspirations and the prevailing capitalist society of the time.