2823398 View of Amos Alcott in his study (stereoscopic view) by American Photographer, (19th century); New York Public Library, USA; (add.info.: Amos Bronson Alcott (November 29, 1799 ??March 4, 1888) was an American teacher, writer, philosopher, and reformer. As an educator, Alcott pioneered new ways of interacting with young students, focusing on a conversational style, and avoided traditional punishment. He hoped to perfect the human spirit and, to that end, advocated a vegan diet before the term was coined. He was also an abolitionist and an advocate for women\'s rights.); American, out of copyright.