John Adams and Daniel Webster as Schoolmasters

A fascinating account of two of America's most celebrated statesmen and their little-known careers as teachers. Elizabeth Porter Gould uncovers the educational philosophies and practices of John Adams and Daniel Webster, showing how their experiences in the classroom shaped their later lives and careers. This is an indispensable resource for anyone interested in the history of American education or political thought.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.