Brief Sketch of the History of Leicester Academy, Part 1 is a book written by Emory Washburn in 1855. The book provides a detailed account of the history of Leicester Academy, which was established in 1784 in Leicester, Massachusetts. The author explores the origins of the academy and the reasons behind its founding, as well as its early years and the challenges it faced in its early stages. The book also delves into the curriculum and teaching methods...