Peabody books : remainder of a gift presented primarily in 1878/1879 to the Concord (Mass.) Free Public Library by Elizabeth Peabody, 1524-1878 (bulk 1820-1850).

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Peabody books : remainder of a gift presented primarily in 1878/1879 to the Concord (Mass.) Free Public Library by Elizabeth Peabody, 1524-1878 (bulk 1820-1850).

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Printed volumes (some illustrated) ranging in date from 1524 to 1878, bulk ranging from 1820 to 1850. Collection includes American, Austrian, Belgian, Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Scottish, and Spanish imprints. Largest number of titles are in English and French; titles in Italian, German, and Spanish also included. Some titles in English are translations of foreign works. Broad subject areas represented: literature and history, with some emphasis on revolution, reform, and reformers. (Cont.) Many volumes bear bookplates, inscriptions, or other evidence of having formed part of Elizabeth Peabody's Foreign Library. Volumes once belonging to Dr. Nathaniel Peabody (Elizabeth's father) or to Horace Mann and members of his immediate family comprise a small proportion of the collection. Some books are presentation items inscribed by literary and political figures among Elizabeth Peabody's and the Manns' acquaintances.

ca. 415 v. : ill., facsims., geneal. tables, maps, ports. ; 30 cm. or smaller.

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Mann, Horace, 1796-1859

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Horace Mann was an educator and a statesman who greatly advanced the cause of universal, free, non-sectarian public schools. Mann also advocated temperance, abolition, hospitals for the mentally ill, and women's rights. From the description of Horace Mann Letter, 1858. (University of the Pacific). WorldCat record id: 213372958 Horace Mann, "Father of our Public Schools," was born in Franklin, Massachusetts on May 4, 1796. His family was poor and his father di...

Foreign Library (Boston, Mass.)

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Peabody, Nathaniel, 1774-1855

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Peabody, Elizabeth Palmer, 1804-1894

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Elizabeth Palmer Peabody was at the center of the Transcendentalist movement in New England. Although she wrote and published many works, she is best remembered for her support and friendship of Emerson, Hawthorne, Margaret Fuller and many others. She published the journal Dial, founded the famous West Street Book Shop and Publishing House, and introduced kindergarten to America. From the description of Elizabeth Palmer Peabody letters, 1846-1854. (Pennsylvania State University Libra...

Mann, Mary Tyler Peabody, 1806-1887

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