George Emerson and His Circle: A portrait of education, friendship, and civic life in early America explores how a network of writers, teachers, and thinkers helped shape a young nation.
This book traces the friendships and collaborations around Ralph Waldo Emerson and his contemporaries, showing how their shared ideas about education, culture, and public life influenced American thought. Through vivid sketches of mentors, peers, and their times, the work illuminates the stakes of learning, civic duty, and literary enterprise in a formative era.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book is an extensive biography of George Barrell Emerson, a teacher, lecturer, and writer who lived and worked in the United States during the 19th century. The book chronicles the events of Emerson's life and the educational and social movements he engaged with. George Barrell Emerson, born in 1797, was an esteemed teacher, and through his work with multiple prominent schools, he influenced generations of students as well as education reform in the United States. Having witnessed major changes during the 19th century, Emerson interacted with prominent intellectuals of his day and participated in the founding of important scientific, educational, and historical organizations. Engaging with movements such as the American Institute of Instruction and the Boston Mechanics' Institute, this book details Emerson's interest in improving educational standards and his belief in the importance of making education accessible. Moreover, the book contains letters from Emerson's contemporaries and friends, including scientists, educators, and prominent figures in the literary world, providing insights into Emerson's character and the esteem in which he was held. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781330222157_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781330222157
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781330222157
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