Excerpt from Recollections of Mary Lyon: With Selections From Her Instructions to the Pupils in Mt; Holyoke Female Seminary
Miss Fisk was led to undertake this work by finding among some of the early Holyoke pupils many notes of Miss Lyon''s instructions, especially on religious topics, and as these were talked over and interesting incidents were related of her, the desire was very often expressed that they might be put together in some form to benefit others, and bring Miss Lyon anew before the minds of young ladies preparing for usefulness.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This captivating biography begins by sharing anecdotes from the personal writings of Jemima Shepard Lyon, mother of the renowned educator, Mary Lyon. The author chronicles Mary's journey from her humble beginnings on a mountain farm in Western Massachusetts to her eventual role as the founder of Mount Holyoke Seminary. Through the experiences of these two remarkable women, the book explores themes of faith, education, and the role of women in society. The author sheds light on the challenges and triumphs faced by both Jemima and Mary as they navigated their lives and the expectations placed upon them. The book discusses the establishment of Mount Holyoke Seminary and the principles that guided Mary Lyon's approach to female education, emphasizing the importance of intellectual and spiritual development. With its rich historical detail and insightful analysis, this biography provides a valuable contribution to our understanding of Mary Lyon's life and legacy, and the role of women in American education. 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 9781331765905_0
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