Penikese: A Reminiscence (1895)

By Frank H. Lattin

Book Overview

Penikese: A Reminiscence is a memoir written by Frank Haak Lattin and published in 1895. The book is a personal account of Lattin's experiences as a student and teacher at the Penikese Island School, a now-defunct institution for troubled boys located off the coast of Massachusetts. Lattin begins the book by describing his own troubled youth and how he came to be enrolled at Penikese as a student in the late 1870s. He then goes on to recount his time at the school, including the rigorous academic and physical training he received, as well as the close relationships he formed with his fellow students and teachers.Lattin also provides a detailed history of the Penikese Island School, which was founded in 1873 by the famous naturalist Louis Agassiz. He describes the school's mission to provide a unique educational experience for troubled boys, and how it struggled financially and eventually closed its doors in 1880.Throughout the book, Lattin reflects on the lessons he learned at Penikese and how they shaped him as a person. He also shares anecdotes and insights into the daily life of the school, including its strict rules and regulations, as well as the various activities and projects the students undertook.Overall, Penikese: A Reminiscence is a fascinating and insightful look into a little-known chapter of American educational history, as well as a powerful personal reflection on the transformative power of education and personal growth.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: 1164153269
• ISBN13: 9781164153269
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 98 Pages
• Weight: 0.31 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"