Importance Of Practical Education And Useful Knowledge

The book ""Importance of Practical Education and Useful Knowledge: Being a Selection from His Orations and Other Discourses"" by Edward Everett is a collection of speeches and lectures delivered by the author on the significance of practical education and useful knowledge. Edward Everett was a prominent American politician, diplomat, and orator who served as the United States Secretary of State and later as the President of Harvard University.The book is divided into several sections, each containing a different speech or discourse by Everett. The topics covered in these speeches include the importance of education in developing a successful career, the role of practical knowledge in everyday life, and the benefits of a well-rounded education.Throughout the book, Everett emphasizes the need for individuals to acquire practical skills and knowledge that can be applied in real-world situations. He argues that a purely theoretical education is not enough to prepare individuals for the challenges of life and that practical skills are essential for success in any field.Overall, ""Importance of Practical Education and Useful Knowledge"" is a thought-provoking and insightful collection of speeches that offers valuable insights into the importance of practical education and the role of useful knowledge in shaping individuals' lives and careers.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.