Noah Webster

Broschiertes Buch

Letters To A Young Gentleman Commencing His Education

To Which Is Subjoined A Brief History Of The United States (1823)

Beschreibung

""Letters to a Young Gentleman Commencing His Education: To Which Is Subjoined A Brief History of the United States"" is a book written by Noah Webster in 1823. The book is a collection of letters that Webster wrote to a young man who is about to start his education. In these letters, Webster provides advice on how to approach education and how to become a well-rounded individual.Webster's advice covers a wide range of topics, including the importance of learning languages, the value of reading, the benefits of physical exercise, and the role of religion in education. He also provides guidance on how to develop good study habits, how to choose the right books to read, and how to think critically about the world around us.In addition to the letters, the book also includes a brief history of the United States. This section provides a concise overview of the major events and figures in American history, from the arrival of the first European settlers to the formation of the United States as a nation.Overall, ""Letters to a Young Gentleman Commencing His Education"" is a valuable resource for anyone who is interested in education, history, or personal development. Webster's insights and advice are still relevant today, making this book a timeless classic.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.

Autor

American lexicographer, textbook pioneer, English-language spelling reformer, political writer, editor, and novelist Noah Webster Jr. lived from October 16, 1758, to May 28, 1843. The "Father of American Scholarship and Education" is how some have referred to him. He taught spelling and reading to five generations of American children using his "Blue-backed Speller" books. In the United States, the word "dictionary" has come to be associated with Webster's name, particularly with the contemporary Merriam-Webster dictionary, which debuted in 1828 as an American Dictionary of the English Language. Webster, who was born in West Hartford, Connecticut, earned his Yale College degree in 1778. After studying law under Oliver Ellsworth and others, he passed the bar test but could not get a job as a lawyer. By starting a private school and penning a number of instructional publications, such as "Blue-Backed Speller," he was able to achieve some financial success. Webster, who was a fervent advocate of the American Revolution and the passage of the US Constitution, later complained that American society lacked an intellectual basis. Because American ideals were superior, he thought that American nationalism was superior to that of Europe.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 340
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Oktober 2008
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 235mm x 191mm x 18mm
• Gewicht: 636g
• ISBN-13: 9781437122121
• ISBN-10: 1437122124
• Artikelnr.: 25509983