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The Life Of Alice Freeman Palmer

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""The Life of Alice Freeman Palmer"" is a biography written by George Herbert Palmer that chronicles the remarkable life of Alice Freeman Palmer, an accomplished educator and advocate for women's education in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The book explores Palmer's upbringing and education, her early teaching career, and her tenure as president of Wellesley College, where she made significant contributions to the growth and development of the institution. Palmer's personal life is also examined, including her marriage to renowned Harvard professor George Herbert Palmer and her involvement in various social and political causes, such as the suffrage movement and the fight for equal pay for women. Throughout the book, the author provides insight into Palmer's character, values, and beliefs, and how they influenced her work and relationships. Overall, ""The Life of Alice Freeman Palmer"" is a compelling portrait of a pioneering woman who made significant contributions to education and the advancement of women's rights in America. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of education or women's history.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.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781163453179
  • Indbinding:
  • Hardback
  • Sideantal:
  • 392
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. september 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x25 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 744 g.
  • BLACK NOVEMBER
Leveringstid: 2-3 uger
Forventet levering: 2. december 2024

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""The Life of Alice Freeman Palmer"" is a biography written by George Herbert Palmer that chronicles the remarkable life of Alice Freeman Palmer, an accomplished educator and advocate for women's education in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The book explores Palmer's upbringing and education, her early teaching career, and her tenure as president of Wellesley College, where she made significant contributions to the growth and development of the institution. Palmer's personal life is also examined, including her marriage to renowned Harvard professor George Herbert Palmer and her involvement in various social and political causes, such as the suffrage movement and the fight for equal pay for women. Throughout the book, the author provides insight into Palmer's character, values, and beliefs, and how they influenced her work and relationships. Overall, ""The Life of Alice Freeman Palmer"" is a compelling portrait of a pioneering woman who made significant contributions to education and the advancement of women's rights in America. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of education or women's history.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.

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