Horace Mann

Horace Mann was a renowned American educator and politician who is widely considered to be one of the founders of the American public school system. In this biography, William Torrey Harris offers a detailed account of Mann's life and legacy, emphasizing his contributions to the field of education and his dedication to the cause of social justice. A must-read for educators, political scientists and anyone interested in the history of education in America.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.