Edward Duffield Neill: Pioneer Educator

By Huntley Dupre

Book Overview

The book titled ""Edward Duffield Neill: Pioneer Educator"" by Dupre and Huntley is a biography of the life and work of Edward Duffield Neill, who was a prominent figure in the field of education in the United States during the 19th century. Neill was born in 1823 in Philadelphia and grew up in a family that valued education and intellectual pursuits. He went on to study at the University of Pennsylvania and later became a professor at Hamline University in Minnesota.The book covers Neill's many accomplishments, including his work as an educator, historian, and author. He was instrumental in the founding of several educational institutions, including Macalester College in St. Paul, Minnesota. Neill was also a prolific writer, producing numerous books and articles on history and education.The biography explores Neill's personal life as well, including his marriage to Mary Foote, a fellow educator and writer. The couple had four children, and their family life is described in detail throughout the book.Overall, ""Edward Duffield Neill: Pioneer Educator"" is a comprehensive look at the life and legacy of a man who played a significant role in shaping the educational landscape of the United States. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of education and the contributions of notable figures in this field.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: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1432578766
• ISBN13: 9781432578763
• Release Date: March 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 152 Pages
• Weight: 0.51 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"