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Author Reese, William J., 1951-

Title The origins of the American high school / William J. Reese.

Publication Info. New Haven : Yale University Press, [1995]
©1995

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 University of Saint Joseph: Pope Pius XII Library - Standard Shelving Location  373.73 R329O    Check Shelf
Description xvii, 326 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 269-316) and index.
Contents Boston's legacy -- Schools of a higher order -- A republican crown -- The opposition -- Cathedrals of learning -- Knowledge of the most worth -- The business of teaching -- Scaling olympus -- The choicest youth -- Good scholars -- Varieties of experience -- Commencement -- Epilogue.
Subject High schools -- United States -- History -- 19th century.
Education, Secondary -- Social aspects -- United States -- History -- 19th century.
Indexed Term Independent schools History
United States
ISBN 0300063849 alkaline paper
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