Recollections Of Mary Lyon: With Selections From Her Instructions To The Pupils In Mt. Holyoke Female Seminary

Recollections of Mary Lyon is a book that offers readers a glimpse into the life and work of Mary Lyon, the founder of Mount Holyoke Female Seminary (now Mount Holyoke College) in South Hadley, Massachusetts. The book is written by Fidelia Fisk, a former student of Lyon's and one of the first teachers at the seminary.The book is divided into two parts. The first part is a series of recollections by Fisk about her time with Lyon, including her first meeting with Lyon, her experiences as a student at the seminary, and her work as a teacher alongside Lyon. Fisk's recollections provide a personal and intimate portrait of Lyon, as well as insights into the workings of the seminary.The second part of the book consists of selections from Lyon's instructions to her students. These selections offer a window into Lyon's philosophy of education and her vision for the role of women in society. Lyon believed that women were capable of intellectual and moral excellence, and she worked to create an environment at the seminary that fostered these qualities. Her instructions cover a wide range of topics, including religion, science, and literature, and they provide a fascinating look at the education of women in the mid-19th century.Overall, Recollections of Mary Lyon is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of women's education in the United States. Lyon's legacy as a pioneering educator and advocate for women's rights is still felt today, and this book offers a unique perspective on her life and work.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.