A Collection of Essays and Fugitiv Writings by Noah Webster
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"A Collection of Essays and Fugitiv Writings" by Noah Webster is a compilation of essays focusing on moral, historical, political, and literary subjects, written in the late 18th century. The collection aims to address significant issues faced by America in its revolutionary period, reflecting on the principles of government, education, and societal values. Webster's works are intended to encourage a spirit of inquiry and virtue among readers, particularly in the context of
the emerging American identity. The opening of this collection begins with a preface where the author emphasizes the importance of addressing educational methods and moral character formation in America. Webster critiques existing educational practices, particularly highlighting the excessive focus on ancient languages at the expense of practical knowledge and the study of English. He argues for a systematic improvement in education that emphasizes both ethical and civic knowledge tailored to the needs of a republican society. This opening section sets the stage for a broader discussion on how education can shape the morals and governance of a new nation, showcasing Webster's commitment to fostering an informed and virtuous populace. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Webster, Noah, 1758-1843 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | a34000540 |
| Title |
A Collection of Essays and Fugitiv Writings On Moral, Historical, Political, and Literary Subjects |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Charlene Taylor and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive/American Libraries (archive.org/details/americana) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 54.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | AC: General Works: Collections, Series, Collected works, Pamphlets |
| LoC Class | E300: History: America: Revolution to the Civil War (1783-1861) |
| Subject | United States -- Politics and government -- 1783-1789 -- Sources |
| Subject | American essays |
| Subject | United States -- History -- Confederation, 1783-1789 -- Sources |
| Subject | United States -- Intellectual life -- 1783-1865 -- Sources |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 44416 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-44416-1 |
| Release Date | Dec 13, 2013 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1121 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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