The Life of Mary Lyon is a biography written by Beth Bradford Gilchrist that tells the story of Mary Lyon, a pioneering educator and founder of Mount Holyoke College in Massachusetts. The book explores Lyon's life from her humble beginnings as the daughter of a farmer in rural Massachusetts to her rise as a prominent figure in the field of women's education. Throughout the book, Gilchrist delves into Lyon's philosophy of education, which emphasized the importance of intellectual and moral development for women. She also ...
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The Life of Mary Lyon is a biography written by Beth Bradford Gilchrist that tells the story of Mary Lyon, a pioneering educator and founder of Mount Holyoke College in Massachusetts. The book explores Lyon's life from her humble beginnings as the daughter of a farmer in rural Massachusetts to her rise as a prominent figure in the field of women's education. Throughout the book, Gilchrist delves into Lyon's philosophy of education, which emphasized the importance of intellectual and moral development for women. She also chronicles Lyon's efforts to establish Mount Holyoke College, which was the first institution of higher education for women in the United States. The book provides a detailed account of Lyon's life, including her struggles with illness and financial difficulties, as well as her many accomplishments and contributions to the field of education. Overall, The Life of Mary Lyon is a compelling biography that sheds light on the life and legacy of one of America's most influential educators.Mary Lyon Developed Mount Holyoke College For Women In Massachusetts And Was Instrumental In The Founding Of Wheaton College, In Norton, MA.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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