Sketches of Froebel's Life and Times: With Introduction (1914) is a book written by Philander Priestly Claxton. The book provides a comprehensive account of the life and times of Friedrich Froebel, a German educationalist who is widely regarded as the founder of the kindergarten system. The book includes an introduction that provides an overview of Froebel's contributions to education and his impact on the field of early childhood education. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a different aspect of Froebel's life and work. The first chapter provides a biographical sketch of Froebel, including his childhood, education, and early career. The subsequent chapters delve into Froebel's philosophy of education, his development of the kindergarten system, and his influence on the educational landscape of his time. In addition to providing a detailed account of Froebel's life and work, the book also includes a number of illustrations and photographs that help to bring the subject matter to life. Overall, Sketches of Froebel's Life and Times: With Introduction (1914) is an informative and engaging read for anyone interested in the history of education or the life and work of Friedrich Froebel.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.
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