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Letter To The Honorable, The Board Of Trustees Of The University Of Mississippi (1858)

Letter To The Honorable, The Board Of Trustees Of The University Of Mississippi (1858)

Barnard, Frederick Augustus Porter

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ISBN10: 1437041140
ISBN13: 9781437041149
Publisher: Indypublish.Com
Published: Oct 1 2008
Pages: 112
Weight: 0.35
Height: 0.23 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Letter to the Honorable, the Board of Trustees of the University of Mississippi is a historical document written by Frederick Augustus Porter Barnard in 1858. The letter was addressed to the Board of Trustees of the University of Mississippi, and it discusses the state of education in the United States at the time. Barnard was a prominent educator and mathematician who served as the president of Columbia University from 1864 to 1889. In this letter, he argues that the education system in the United States was in need of reform, and that universities should focus on providing a well-rounded education that includes both practical skills and a broad understanding of the arts and sciences. Barnard also discusses the role of universities in promoting social progress and the importance of higher education in a democratic society. He argues that universities should be open to students of all backgrounds and should provide opportunities for students to develop their intellectual and moral character. Overall, Letter to the Honorable, the Board of Trustees of the University of Mississippi is an important historical document that provides insight into the state of education in the United States in the mid-19th century. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of education or the development of American universities.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.

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