A Life Well Lived (Classic Reprint): In Memory of Robert Curtis Ogden - Couverture souple

Peabody, Francis Greenwood

9781334019401: A Life Well Lived (Classic Reprint): In Memory of Robert Curtis Ogden

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ISBN 10 : 1334019401 ISBN 13 : 9781334019401

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

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A life of public service that reshaped Southern education and national civic life. This memoir-like study honors Robert C. Ogden, a tireless advocate whose work connected communities, schools, and leaders across the North and South.

The book traces how one man’s ideas and leadership helped modernize public education in the post–Civil War era. It highlights a practical approach that favored local action, public support, and the belief that schools should lift entire communities. Through vivid anecdotes and historical context, readers see how Ogden’s vision grew beyond schools to touch health, housing, and social reform.

- Discover Ogden’s strategy for improving common schools through local taxation and community control.
- Learn how a business leader’s energy helped knit together Northern and Southern efforts for national unity.
- See the role of public opinion, philanthropy, and cross‑region collaboration in driving enduring reforms.
- Understand why this approach to civic duty centers on people, partnership, and practical results.

Ideal for readers of historical biographies, civic leadership, and the history of American education.

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�diteur: Forgotten Books
Date d'�dition: 2018
Langue: anglais
ISBN 10: 1334019401
ISBN 13: 9781334019401
Reliure: Broch�
Nombre de pages: 34
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A Life Well Lived: In Memory of Robert Curtis Ogden (Classic Reprint)

Francis Greenwood Peabody, Samuel Chiles Mitchell

Edit� par Forgotten Books, 2018

ISBN 10 : 1334019401 ISBN 13 : 9781334019401

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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book pays tribute to the life and work of Robert C. Ogden, a significant figure in American philanthropy and education. As a businessman, Ogden dedicated himself to supporting the development of Hampton Institute, a pioneering institution dedicated to providing vocational training for African Americans and Native Americans. The author explores Ogden's role in the founding of the Southern Education Board and the General Education Board, organizations that played a pivotal part in improving educational opportunities for disadvantaged communities in the South. Through Ogden's tireless efforts, these initiatives fostered racial reconciliation, promoted social progress, and laid the groundwork for a more just and equitable society. The book highlights Ogden's commitment to the principle of self-help, emphasizing the importance of empowering individuals and communities to achieve their full potential. Through its exploration of Ogden's life and legacy, this book offers valuable insights into the power of philanthropy and education to transform lives and shape a better future. 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 r�f. du vendeur 9781334019401_0

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