Isbn: 9781331000242 - history of the oread collegiate institute, worcester, mass, (1849-1881): with biographical sketches (classic reprint) (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book traces the history of the Oread Collegiate Institute, a unique 19th-century educational institution that played a pioneering role in the advancement of women's higher education in the United States. Founded in 1849 by Eli Thayer, the school sought to provide young women with the same opportunities for intellectual development as young men, offering a rigorous academic program that emphasized mathematics, languages, and the sciences. The author examines the school's curriculum, faculty, and student life, shedding light on the challenges and triumphs faced by women seeking higher education in the mid-19th century. Through the stories of its graduates and the insights of its founder, the book reveals the significant contributions made by the Oread Collegiate Institute to the broader history of women's education in America. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…