Isbn: 9781332839360 - the earlier annals of phillips academy (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 delves meticulously into the annals of Phillips Academy, a renowned institution of learning established by the Puritan fathers soon after their arrival in the New World. Its focus is on the academy's earliest years, when it was a mere grammar school, and its subsequent transformation into a prestigious preparatory academy. The author places Phillips Academy within the broader context of American educational history, highlighting its pioneering role in providing a classical education to young minds. The book explores the academy's founding principles, curriculum, and governance, shedding light on its enduring legacy. It also delves into the lives of its founders, particularly Judge Samuel Phillips, whose vision and determination shaped the academy's destiny, and Eliphalet Pearson, an extraordinary scholar and educator who served as its first principal. Through their dedication and innovative ideas, Phillips Academy evolved into a beacon of academic excellence, setting the stage for its future prominence in American education and the countless lives it has influenced over the centuries. 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.…