Charles Henry Keyes: A Biography

By Maud Keyes Decker

Book Overview

""Charles Henry Keyes: A Biography"" is a book written by Maud Keyes Decker that tells the story of the life of Charles Henry Keyes. Keyes was a prominent figure in the field of education in the United States in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He was born in New Hampshire in 1832 and went on to become a teacher, school principal, and superintendent of schools in various locations throughout the country. Keyes was also a prolific writer and speaker on educational topics, and he was a strong advocate for the use of scientific methods in teaching.The book provides a detailed account of Keyes' life, from his early years in New Hampshire to his work as an educator and writer. It explores his ideas on education and his efforts to improve the quality of teaching in America. The book also looks at Keyes' personal life, including his marriage to his wife, Mary, and his relationships with his children.Overall, ""Charles Henry Keyes: A Biography"" offers a fascinating glimpse into the life of a pioneering figure in American education. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of education in the United States or in the life of an influential thinker and educator.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164493337
• ISBN13: 9781164493334
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"