Cloth
1867 · New York
by Fay, Theodore S. [Sedgwick]
New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons, 1867. First edition. Cloth. Some wear at the extremities, endpapers toned, leaves exceptionally crisp and clean; very good or better copy.. viii, 238 pp. 12mo. Theodore Sedgwick Fay (1807-1898) was a diplomat, poet and writer, born in New York, published his first novel in 1835, and held various diplomatic positions in London, Berlin, and Switzerland. His experience in German schools led him to adopt their methods, not yet in practice here: "It is intended that the scholar shall learn his lessons under the eye and with the aid of his teacher, who is to drill the class. Most of our American teachers do not teach, but hear recitations. Mr. Fay would have them go over each lesson with the class, and see that all its contents are mastered." Though complete in and of itself according to The Nation, an Atlas was also issued which is not present here. OCLC lists only 12 copies, mainly at the major research centers. Hard to find. (Inventory #: 25540)