History Of The Public School Society Of The City Of New York

By William Oland Bourne

Book Overview

The History Of The Public School Society Of The City Of New York (1870) is a comprehensive account of the establishment and development of the Public School Society in New York City. Written by William Oland Bourne, the book provides a detailed history of the organization from its founding in 1805 to the time of publication in 1870. The Public School Society was formed to provide education to the children of the city's poor and working-class families, and Bourne's book explores the challenges and successes of this mission. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the establishment of the society, the development of the public school system, the role of teachers and administrators, and the challenges faced by the society in the face of political and social change. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of education in New York City or the history of public education in the United States.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: 1436874815
• ISBN13: 9781436874816
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 820 Pages
• Weight: 3.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.6" x 7.5" x 9.3"