Importance Of Practical Education And Useful Knowledge: Being A Selection From His Orations And Other Discourses

By Edward Everett

Book Overview

The book ""Importance of Practical Education and Useful Knowledge: Being a Selection from His Orations and Other Discourses"" by Edward Everett is a collection of speeches and writings by the author on the subject of education. Everett was a renowned American orator and politician who served as the president of Harvard University and as the US Secretary of State. In this book, he emphasizes the importance of practical education and useful knowledge in shaping individuals and societies. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the role of education in social progress, the value of vocational training, the importance of moral and intellectual development, and the need for education to be accessible to all. Everett's ideas are presented in a clear and persuasive manner, making the book a valuable resource for educators, students, and anyone interested in the role of education in society.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: 1432635689
• ISBN13: 9781432635688
• Release Date: June 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 424 Pages
• Weight: 1.36 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"