Life Of Emma Willard (1873)

The Life of Emma Willard is a biographical book written by John Lord in 1873. The book chronicles the life of Emma Willard, an American women's education pioneer who founded the first women's higher education institution in the United States, the Troy Female Seminary. The book covers Willard's early life, her education, and her advocacy for women's education. It also explores her personal life, including her marriage to Dr. John Willard and her relationships with her family and colleagues. Throughout the book, Lord provides historical context for Willard's work, discussing the social and cultural norms of the time and how they impacted women's education. He also highlights Willard's contributions to the field of education and her impact on the lives of countless women who were able to access higher education as a result of her efforts. Overall, The Life of Emma Willard is a comprehensive and insightful look at the life of a pioneering woman who played a significant role in shaping the landscape of education in the United States.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.