History Of The Wesleyan Academy: At Wilbraham, Massachusetts, 1817-1890 (1893)

by David Sherman

Book Overview

""History of the Wesleyan Academy: At Wilbraham, Massachusetts, 1817-1890"" is a detailed historical account of the Wesleyan Academy, a prestigious school located in Wilbraham, Massachusetts. Written by David Sherman and published in 1893, the book chronicles the academy's founding and development over a period of 73 years.The book covers a wide range of topics, including the academy's early years, its curriculum and faculty, its growth and expansion, and its role in the community. It also provides insight into the social and cultural context of the time, including the influence of religion and the changing attitudes towards education.Throughout the book, Sherman draws on a variety of sources, including official records, personal accounts, and contemporary publications. He also includes numerous photographs and illustrations, which help to bring the history of the academy to life.Overall, ""History of the Wesleyan Academy: At Wilbraham, Massachusetts, 1817-1890"" is an informative and engaging account of one of the most important educational institutions in the United States. It will be of interest to anyone interested in the history of education, as well as to those interested in the history of Massachusetts and the United States more broadly.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104867532
• ISBN13: 9781104867539
• Release Date: August 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 648 Pages
• Weight: 1.88 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"