Popular Education
For the use of Parents and Teachers, and for Young Persons of Both Sexes
Popular Education, published in 1850, was written by Ira Mayhew at the request of the Michigan legislature after his term as the state's superintendent of public instruction. Addressed to parents, teachers and young people, it sets out what a complete education should be and why a republic cannot do without it. Mayhew begins with the body, giving several chapters to the laws of health, ventilation and respiration, then turns to the training of the senses, the intellect and the moral and religious nature, before arguing for free schools supported by the state as a political necessity. The book is a clear record of the common-school movement in the American Midwest. The full text is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, and the first chapter is free.
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Frequently asked questions about Popular Education
Popular Education by Ira Mayhew can be read online on Vinteuil, directly in your browser. The first chapter is free for everyone; the complete book is included in Vinteuil Reading ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) or yours forever for $2.99.
Can I read Popular Education online?
Yes. Popular Education opens right on this page, in a reader designed for long reading: adjustable text size, light, sepia and dark themes, a clickable table of contents and your place saved when you are signed in. No download or app is needed.
Is Popular Education free to read on Vinteuil?
The first chapter of Popular Education is free, without an account. To read the whole book, either buy its online reading for $2.99 (£2.99 in the UK) and keep it forever, or subscribe to Vinteuil Reading for $4.99/month (£4.99/month in the UK) or $39.99/year, with 1 month free for new subscribers. The subscription opens every book in the library and can be cancelled at any time.
Is Popular Education in the public domain?
Yes. Popular Education by Ira Mayhew is a public-domain work. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read Popular Education?
About 9 h 44 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is Popular Education?
Popular Education by Ira Mayhew is filed under "Classics" in the Vinteuil library.
