La Réunion, a French Settlement in Texas by Hammond and Hammond
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"La Réunion, a French Settlement in Texas" by William J. Hammond, Ph.D. and Margaret F. Hammond, is a historical account written in the late 20th century. The work recounts the establishment of La Réunion, a Utopian socialist colony founded in Texas by French socialists influenced by Charles Fourier's teachings. The book explores the philosophical, social, and economic ideologies driving the founders, emphasizing the collective aspirations of the settlers as they attempted to
create a new model of society based on social cooperation and equality. The opening of the book introduces Charles Fourier, the inspirational figure behind the movement, and outlines the socio-political climate of 19th-century Europe that prompted many thinkers to seek alternatives to capitalism. It details Victor Prosper Considerant's leadership role and the motivations behind the colonists’ journey to Texas, highlighting their idealism and plans to implement Fourier’s theories. Considerant's beliefs in creating a harmonious and self-sustained community are discussed, alongside the challenges they faced from preconceived notions and resistance from local Texans, revealing the complexities and tensions of their ambitious undertaking. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Hammond, William Jackson, 1896- |
|---|---|
| Author | Hammond, Margaret F. |
| Title | La Réunion, a French Settlement in Texas |
| Alternate Title | La Reunion, a French Settlement in Texas |
| Credits |
Produced by Stephen Hutcheson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 56.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | F350.5: United States local history: Mississippi River and Valley. Middle West |
| Subject | French -- Texas |
| Subject | Réunion (Tex.) |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 58590 |
| Release Date | Jan 1, 2019 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 525 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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