The Life Of Alice Freeman Palmer

By George Herbert Palmer

Book Overview

The Life of Alice Freeman Palmer is a biography written by George Herbert Palmer that explores the life and accomplishments of Alice Freeman Palmer. Alice Freeman Palmer was a prominent educator and feminist in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. She was the first woman to be appointed president of a major university, Wellesley College, and was known for her progressive ideas about education and women's rights.The book begins with a detailed account of Alice Freeman Palmer's childhood and early education, including her time at the University of Michigan and her studies in Europe. It then goes on to explore her career as an educator, including her tenure as president of Wellesley College and her work as a professor at the University of Chicago.Throughout the book, Palmer's personal life is also examined, including her marriage to the philosopher George Herbert Palmer and her relationships with other prominent figures of her time, such as Jane Addams and William James.The Life of Alice Freeman Palmer is a fascinating look at the life of a pioneering woman who made significant contributions to the fields of education and feminism. It provides insight into the challenges and opportunities faced by women in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and offers a compelling portrait of one of the era's most remarkable figures.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: 142866050X
• ISBN13: 9781428660502
• Release Date: July 2006
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 392 Pages
• Weight: 1.26 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"