"The good education of youth": worlds of learning in the age of Franklin

"Explores Franklin's influence on education, in particular for African Americans, women, German Americans, Quakers, and other populations of Pennsylvania in the eighteenth century. Includes nine essays, an exhibition catalogue, and a photographic essay of surviving schoolhouses in the Dela...

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Contributors: Pollack, John H. 1967- (Other)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
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Published: New Castle, Del. [u.a.] Oak Knoll Press 2009
In:Year: 2009
Volumes / Articles:Show volumes/articles.
Edition:1. ed.
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Franklin, Benjamin 1706-1790 / Educational philosophy
B Pennsylvania / Educational system / History 1701-1800
B Delaware Valley / School building
Further subjects:B Franklin, Benjamin (1706-1790) Knowledge and learning
B Franklin, Benjamin (1706-1790) Political and social views
B School buildings (Delaware River Valley (N.Y.-Del. and N.J.))
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Summary:"Explores Franklin's influence on education, in particular for African Americans, women, German Americans, Quakers, and other populations of Pennsylvania in the eighteenth century. Includes nine essays, an exhibition catalogue, and a photographic essay of surviving schoolhouses in the Delaware Valley. Illustrated and indexed"--Provided by publisher
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references and index
ISBN:1584562625