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Wheaton Seminary

Wheaton Seminary

Lucy Larcom

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2010
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Antologías (no poéticas)
ISBN:
9781120955470
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Wheaton Seminary: A Semi-Centennial Sketch (1885) is a historical account of the first 50 years of Wheaton Female Seminary, which was founded in 1834 in Norton, Massachusetts. The book was written by Lucy Larcom, a poet and former student of the seminary. The book provides a detailed history of the seminary, including its founding, growth, and development over the years. It also includes information about the curriculum, faculty, and students, as well as anecdotes and personal recollections from Larcom and other alumnae. The book serves as a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of women’s education in the United States, as well as the history of Wheaton Seminary specifically.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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