Our National System Of Education: An Essay (1877)

By John Cleaves Henderson

Book Overview

""Our National System of Education: An Essay"" is a book written by John Cleaves Henderson Jr. in 1877. The book presents an analysis of the education system in the United States at the time and provides suggestions for its improvement. The author argues that education is a crucial factor in the development of a nation and that the U.S. education system needs to be reformed to meet the changing needs of society. Henderson Jr. examines the history of education in the U.S., including the role of government in education, and proposes a new system that emphasizes practical knowledge and vocational training. The book also discusses the importance of moral education and character development in schools. Overall, ""Our National System of Education: An Essay"" is a thought-provoking work that offers insights into the challenges facing the U.S. education system in the late 19th century.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: 1164850792
• ISBN13: 9781164850793
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 140 Pages
• Weight: 0.43 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"