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Abby Morton Diaz was a teacher at Brook Farm (1843-47) and, much later, a founder of the Women's Educational and Industrial Union of Boston. She was an organizer in the Woman's Clubs movement. Diaz was among the 19th century anti-vivisection activists. She was also among the early organizers of the movement sometimes called New Thought, which organized as the Metaphysical Club of Boston. Her religious association was Unitarian. Abby Morton Diaz was also known as a writer on a variety of topics, including women's rights and children's stories. Her writings appeared in The Atlantic Monthly and New England Magazine and other publications. Diaz also widely lectured on women's rights including woman suffrage." Written in 1895 A Domestic Problem : Work and Culture in the Household tackles the problem women have faced for decades. How can a woman balance running a household with learning about and enjoying culture. It is amazing how modern this book from over 100 years ago is and how it proves the point that the more things change the more they stay the same.
In 'The Religious Training of Children' by Abby Morton Diaz, the author provides a comprehensive guide to the importance of instilling religious values in children from a young age. Diaz explores various methods and practices for educating children on spiritual matters, drawing on her own experiences and research. Written in a straightforward and accessible style, the book addresses the literary context of the time, where religious education was a significant part of upbringing. Diaz's work serves as a valuable resource for parents and educators seeking to promote religious literacy in children. Abby Morton Diaz, a noted author and advocate for children's education, was inspired to write thi...
Beryl Satter examines New Thought in all its complexity, presenting along the way a captivating cast of characters. In lively and accessible prose, she introduces the people, the institutions, the texts, and the ideas that comprised the New Thought movement.
Mr. Fry relates the adventures of William Henry and his friends at the Farm and at Summer-sweeting Place.
Popular children's magazine containing music, enigmas, charades, maps, stories and articles by various authors.
Based largely on research in popular journals, self-help manuals, newspaper accounts, and archival collections, American Feminism and the Birth of New Age Spirituality demonstrates that the New Age movement first flourished more than a century ago during the Gilded Age under the mantle of 'New Thought'. Tumber pays close attention to the ways in which feminism became grafted, with varying degrees of success, to emergent forms of liberal culture in the late nineteenth century, and questions the value of the new age movement--then and now--to the pursuit of women's rights and democratic renewal. Visit our website for sample chapters!