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The Life And Work Of Andrew Sloan Draper

The Life And Work Of Andrew Sloan Draper

Horner, Harlan Hoyt

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ISBN10: 1432561499
ISBN13: 9781432561499
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Mar 1 2007
Pages: 328
Weight: 1.06
Height: 0.73 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The book The Life and Work of Andrew Sloan Draper by Harlan Hoyt Horner is a comprehensive biography of the renowned American educator and administrator, Andrew Sloan Draper. The book traces Draper's life from his birth in rural New York in 1848 to his death in 1913, exploring his early education, his career as a teacher and school superintendent, and his later work as a college president and state commissioner of education.The author provides a detailed account of Draper's many accomplishments, including his efforts to improve teacher training and curriculum development, his advocacy for vocational education, and his leadership in the establishment of the New York State Education Department. The book also delves into Draper's personal life, including his marriage and family, his political affiliations, and his involvement in various social and cultural organizations.Through extensive research and analysis, Horner paints a vivid portrait of Draper as a visionary leader who was instrumental in shaping the American education system in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of education in the United States, as well as those interested in the life and legacy of one of its most influential figures.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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