Horace Mann

Horace Mann is a biography written by Elbert Hubbard about the life and work of Horace Mann, an American education reformer who lived in the 19th century. The book delves into Mann's early life, his education, and his career as a lawyer before he became involved in education reform. Mann is credited with revolutionizing the American education system, advocating for free public education, and promoting the idea of a common school system that would provide equal opportunities for all children. The book explores Mann's tireless efforts to improve education and his role in establishing teacher training programs, promoting the use of textbooks, and advocating for the creation of public libraries. Hubbard's biography paints a vivid picture of Mann's life and legacy, highlighting his dedication to improving the lives of future generations through education. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of education in the United States and the life of one of its most influential figures.THIS 18 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: The Elect: Elbert Hubbard's Selected Writings Part 5, by Elbert Hubbard. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766103870.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.