A SERIES OF LETTERS ON EDUCATION. ASCRIBED TO...D.D. PRESIDENT OF PRINCETON-COLLEGE, N.J.
- New York: Printed by J. Buel, for C. Davis, 1797
New York: Printed by J. Buel, for C. Davis, 1797. 12mo. 2.5" x 4". 108pp, in contemporary paper over wood boards [minor wear, rebacked in period-style heavy tape]. An attractive miniature book with a clean text and attractive binding, Very Good.
"John Witherspoon, a native of Scotland, graduated from the University of Edinburgh, was ordained a minister, and came to America in 1768 to be the sixth president of the College of New Jersey. He was a member of the Provincial Congress and subsequently the Continental Congress, serving from 1776 to 1782. He was the only minister to sign the Declaration of Independence" [Felcone 292].
Witherspoon conveys his "thoughts on the education of children," with some "remarks upon servants," whose cooperation is essential if plans to educate children are to succeed. Pages 99-108 print verse by Dr. [Nathaniel] Cotton, demonstrating that education is "intended to fortify the mind, against criminal excess in all enjoyments, exhibited, in the Vision of Pleasure."
"Nice copy of a scarce little book" [360 Goodspeed 113].
FIRST EDITION. Evans 33236. ESTC W3435 [7 locations]. Sabin 104943.
"John Witherspoon, a native of Scotland, graduated from the University of Edinburgh, was ordained a minister, and came to America in 1768 to be the sixth president of the College of New Jersey. He was a member of the Provincial Congress and subsequently the Continental Congress, serving from 1776 to 1782. He was the only minister to sign the Declaration of Independence" [Felcone 292].
Witherspoon conveys his "thoughts on the education of children," with some "remarks upon servants," whose cooperation is essential if plans to educate children are to succeed. Pages 99-108 print verse by Dr. [Nathaniel] Cotton, demonstrating that education is "intended to fortify the mind, against criminal excess in all enjoyments, exhibited, in the Vision of Pleasure."
"Nice copy of a scarce little book" [360 Goodspeed 113].
FIRST EDITION. Evans 33236. ESTC W3435 [7 locations]. Sabin 104943.
Details
Title
A SERIES OF LETTERS ON EDUCATION. ASCRIBED TO...D.D. PRESIDENT OF PRINCETON-COLLEGE, N.J.
Author
Witherspoon, John
Condition
Unknown
Publisher
Printed by J. Buel, for C. Davis: New York
Date
1797