The Life Of Jonathan Baldwin Turner (1911)

By Mary Turner Carriel

Book Overview

The Life of Jonathan Baldwin Turner is a biography written by Mary Turner Carriel in 1911. The book chronicles the life of Jonathan Baldwin Turner, a prominent American educator and advocate for higher education.Born in Massachusetts in 1805, Turner moved to Illinois to become a teacher and eventually became a professor at Illinois College. He was a strong advocate for education and believed that it was the key to social and economic progress.Turner was also a passionate abolitionist and worked tirelessly to end slavery in the United States. He was a key figure in the establishment of the Illinois Republican Party and played a significant role in the election of Abraham Lincoln as president.In addition to his work in education and politics, Turner was also a prolific writer and published several books and articles on a variety of topics, including agriculture, economics, and religion.The Life of Jonathan Baldwin Turner provides a comprehensive look at the life and legacy of this important figure in American history. Through detailed research and personal anecdotes, Carriel paints a vivid portrait of Turner and his contributions to education, politics, and social justice.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: 1164068490
• ISBN13: 9781164068495
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 328 Pages
• Weight: 0.97 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"