Publisher's Synopsis
A History Of Abbot Academy, Andover, Massachusetts: 1829-1879 is a book written by Phebe Fuller McKeen and published in 1880. The book provides a detailed account of the history of Abbot Academy, a prestigious all-girls school located in Andover, Massachusetts. McKeen, who was a former student and teacher at the school, covers the period from the school's founding in 1829 to 1879, when the book was published. The book covers the early years of the school, including its founding by Sarah Abbot, a wealthy philanthropist who wanted to provide education to young women. McKeen discusses the curriculum, teachers, and facilities at the school, as well as the daily life of the students. The book also covers the challenges and accomplishments of the school during this time, including financial difficulties, changes in leadership, and the impact of the Civil War.Throughout the book, McKeen emphasizes the importance of Abbot Academy in providing education to young women during a time when opportunities for higher education were limited. She also highlights the achievements of the school's graduates, many of whom went on to become leaders in their fields.Overall, A History Of Abbot Academy, Andover, Massachusetts: 1829-1879 is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of education, women's history, or the history of Andover, Massachusetts.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.
