Publisher's Synopsis
Barnas Sears was one of the most influential Christian educators of the 19th century, serving as the president of Brown University and the founding president of the Massachusetts State Board of Education. This book provides a detailed biography of Sears, tracing his life from his childhood in Massachusetts to his influential work in education and religion. With insights into Sears's philosophy of education and his influence on American educational policy, this book is an essential resource for scholars and students of education and religious history.
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