Title: Public Exercises at the Laying of the Corner Stone of the People''s College: At Havana, N. Y., Thursday, September 2d, A. D. 1858 (Classic Reprint)
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Publication Date: 2019
Language: English
ISBN 10: 0267230478
ISBN 13: 9780267230471
Binding: HRD
Condition: New
Weight: 296 grams

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A historic look at the founding vision of a People’s College

This 1858 account traces the laying of the Corner Stone for a new educational institution in Havana, New York, highlighting a bold pledge to blend broad learning with practical application. It collects speeches and reflections on why education should serve not just the few but all people, and how this college aims to widen access while linking study with useful labor.

From the speakers and writings, you’ll see the core goals: to provide a thorough, useful education that prepares graduates for industry and public life; to combine study with manual work; and to ground learning in science, arts, and agriculture without neglecting humane and moral growth. The text makes clear that education should build character as well as knowledge, and that true schooling prepares individuals to adapt to many roles in a changing world.

The book presents the foundational purpose of the college and its Charter, including aims for accessibility and practical training.
It explains the idea of mixing study with labor to sustain students and elevate ordinary work.
It outlines the emphasis on science and applied arts alongside traditional disciplines.
It shares remarks from notable figures on education’s role in improving society and empowering the masses.

Ideal for readers of local history, 19th‑century education reform, and anyone curious about the origins of the movement to widen higher learning.

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