President Garfield And Education: Hiram College Memorial

By Burke Aaron Hinsdale and Burke A. Hinsdale

Book Overview

President Garfield and Education: Hiram College Memorial is a book written by B.A. Hinsdale that explores the life and educational legacy of James A. Garfield, the 20th President of the United States. The book focuses on Garfield's time as a student and later as a professor at Hiram College, a small liberal arts college in Ohio. Hinsdale provides a comprehensive overview of Garfield's life, including his childhood, education, and political career. The author also delves into Garfield's views on education, which were shaped by his experiences at Hiram College. Garfield believed in the importance of a well-rounded education that included not only academic subjects but also physical education and moral training. The book also includes a detailed history of Hiram College, from its founding in 1850 to the present day. Hinsdale describes the challenges the college faced in its early years and how it evolved to become a respected institution of higher learning. Overall, President Garfield and Education: Hiram College Memorial is a fascinating look at the life of one of America's most influential Presidents and his impact on education. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of education in America and the life of James A. Garfield.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: 1163797871
• ISBN13: 9781163797877
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 448 Pages
• Weight: 1.31 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"