The Life of Emma Willard

By John Lord

Book Overview

The Life of Emma Willard is a biography written by John Lord in 1873. The book chronicles the life of Emma Willard, an American educator and women's rights advocate who lived from 1787 to 1870. Willard was a pioneer in women's education and founded several schools for women, including the Troy Female Seminary in New York. She was also a prolific writer, publishing numerous textbooks and works on women's education.Lord's biography provides a detailed account of Willard's life, from her childhood in Connecticut to her later years as an advocate for women's rights. The book covers her early education, her marriage to John Willard, and her work as a teacher and school administrator. It also delves into her efforts to promote women's education and her involvement in the women's suffrage movement.The Life of Emma Willard is an important historical document that sheds light on the life of a pioneering woman who made significant contributions to education and women's rights in the United States. It is a well-researched and engaging biography that offers valuable insights into the challenges and triumphs of a remarkable woman who helped pave the way for future generations of women.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: 1165118513
• ISBN13: 9781165118519
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 356 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"