Miscellaneous

Alma Webster Hall Powell’s ‘Music as a human need: A plea for free national instruction in music’ is a thought-provoking exploration of the importance of music in society. Powell discusses how music …

Charles Macomb Flandrau’s ‘Harvard Episodes’ offers a compelling and insightful look into the daily lives of students at Harvard University during the late 19th century. Through a series of …

In ‘Whist; or, Bumblepuppy? Thirteen Lectures Addressed to Children’, John Petch Hewby delves into the world of card games, specifically focusing on the game of whist. Through a series of informative …

In ‘In the School-Room: Chapters in the Philosophy of Education, ‘ John S. Hart explores the fundamental principles of education through a series of thought-provoking chapters. Written in a clear and …

In ‘The Education of Catholic Girls’ by Janet Erskine Stuart, the author delves into the importance of providing a Catholic education to young girls, focusing on the spiritual and intellectual growth …

In ‘The Training of Teachers in the United States of America, ‘ editors Amy Blanche Bramwell and H. Millicent Hughes orchestrate a comprehensive anthology that delves into the multifaceted landscape …

Randolph Silliman Bourne’s ‘Education and Living’ is a thought-provoking exploration of the intersection between formal education and the realities of everyday life. In this seminal work, Bourne …

Myra Reynolds’ ‘The Learned Lady in England, 1650-1760’ is a groundbreaking exploration of the intellectual and social activities of educated women during the Early Modern period in England. Reynolds …

In Levi Seeley’s ‘History of Education’, readers are taken on a rigorous exploration of the development of educational practices from ancient times to the present day. Seeley meticulously examines …

William Howitt’s ‘The Student-Life of Germany’ provides a fascinating insight into the educational system and student culture of Germany in the 19th century. Through vivid descriptions and engaging …