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Hardcover The Well-Trained Mind: A Guide to Classical Education at Home Book

ISBN: 0393059278

ISBN13: 9780393059274

The Well-Trained Mind: A Guide to Classical Education at Home

Newly revised and updated, The Well-Trained Mind includes detailed book lists with complete ordering information; up-to-date listings of resources, publications, and Internet links; and useful contacts. An excellent resource for any family with a desire to incorporate a classical education in their home, whether as a curriculum or as a reference. ( Educational Freedom Press )

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