The book ""History Of Common School Education: An Outline Sketch (1909)"" by Lewis Flint Anderson is a comprehensive account of the development of common school education in the United States. The author provides a detailed historical overview of the evolution of public education, from the early colonial period to the early 20th century.The book is divided into several chapters that cover different periods of American history, including the colonial period, the revolutionary era, the early republic, and the Civil War era. Anderson examines the major trends and movements that shaped the development of common school education during each of these periods, and he provides detailed accounts of the key figures and events that played a role in this process.Throughout the book, Anderson emphasizes the importance of common school education as a means of promoting social and economic progress in the United States. He argues that the establishment of a system of free public education was essential to the development of a democratic and prosperous society, and he provides numerous examples of how this system helped to improve the lives of ordinary Americans.Overall, ""History Of Common School Education: An Outline Sketch (1909)"" is an important work of educational history that provides valuable insights into the development of public education in the United States. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of American education or the broader history of the United States.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.
