Publisher's Synopsis
""Eleanor Wheeler Ewing: A Biography"" is a book written by Eleanor Ewing Van Winkle that tells the story of the life of Eleanor Wheeler Ewing, an important figure in the history of women's education in the United States. The book explores Ewing's upbringing in a family of educators, her education at the prestigious Mount Holyoke College, and her work as a teacher and administrator at various schools and colleges throughout her career. The author also delves into Ewing's personal life, including her marriage to prominent lawyer and politician Thomas Ewing Jr., her role as a mother and homemaker, and her involvement in various social and political causes of the time. Through extensive research and analysis of primary sources, Van Winkle paints a vivid portrait of a woman who dedicated her life to education and the advancement of women's rights, and who played a key role in shaping the landscape of American education in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of women's education in America, as well as those interested in the lives of influential women throughout history.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.
