Publisher's Synopsis
Horace Mann, Educator, Patriot And Reformer: A Study In Leadership (1910) is a biographical work written by George Allen Hubbell. The book provides a comprehensive account of the life and accomplishments of Horace Mann, an American educator, lawyer, and politician who is widely regarded as the father of the American public school system.The book details Mann's early life and education, his career as a lawyer and politician, and his tireless efforts to reform the American education system. Mann's advocacy for universal education, teacher training, and the establishment of public schools is explored in detail, as is his role in the development of the Massachusetts Board of Education.Hubbell's work also examines Mann's broader contributions to American society, including his work as an abolitionist and his efforts to promote temperance and other social reforms. Throughout the book, Hubbell presents Mann as a visionary leader who was deeply committed to improving the lives of his fellow citizens through education and social reform.Overall, Horace Mann, Educator, Patriot And Reformer: A Study In Leadership provides a detailed and insightful look at one of America's most important historical figures. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of American education, as well as those interested in the broader social and political movements of the 19th century.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.
