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William Greenleaf Eliot: Minister, Educator, Philanthropist (1904)

William Greenleaf Eliot: Minister, Educator, Philanthropist (1904)

Eliot, Charlotte C.
Hosmer, James K.

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Historical Figures19th Century United States HistoryFiction Anthologies

ISBN10: 1164102478
ISBN13: 9781164102472
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 404
Weight: 1.19
Height: 0.83 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
William Greenleaf Eliot: Minister, Educator, Philanthropist is a biographical book written by Charlotte C. Eliot and published in 1904. The book chronicles the life and achievements of William Greenleaf Eliot, a prominent American minister, educator, and philanthropist of the 19th century. Eliot was born into a prominent Boston family in 1811 and went on to study theology at Harvard Divinity School. He became a Unitarian minister and moved to St. Louis, Missouri, where he founded the First Unitarian Church and became a leading figure in the city's cultural and educational development. Eliot was also a passionate advocate for education, and he founded several institutions in St. Louis, including Washington University, Mary Institute, and the St. Louis School of Fine Arts. He believed that education was essential for social progress and worked tirelessly to expand educational opportunities for all people, regardless of race or gender. In addition to his work in education, Eliot was also a philanthropist, supporting a wide range of charitable causes throughout his life. He was a strong advocate for the abolition of slavery and worked with the Underground Railroad to help escaped slaves reach freedom. Through her detailed research and engaging writing style, Charlotte C. Eliot provides readers with a comprehensive portrait of William Greenleaf Eliot's life and legacy. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of American education, philanthropy, and social reform.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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