Today in History: The Alcotts
Today in History–November 29–the Library of Congress features the Alcott family. The family patriarch, educator Amos Bronson Alcott was born on this date in 1799. His second of four daughters, author Louisa May Alcott was born in 1832, also on November 29. Learn more about both father and daughter as well as other Alcott family members by visiting the Today in History section then click the links below to access more Alcott sources.
Educator Amos Bronson Alcott, Father of Louisa May Alcott, Was Born from America’s Library
Books & articles about the Alcotts
Amos Bronson Alcott historical newspaper coverage
Louisa May Alcott historical newspaper coverage
Little Women by Louisa May Alcott
Little Men : Life at Plumfield with Jo’s Boys by Louisa May Alcott
The Louisa Alcott reader : a supplementary reader for the fourth year of school by Louisa May Alcott