James Phinney Munroe Livres

New Boston was a short-lived but influential literary magazine published in Boston, Massachusetts, in the years leading up to the Civil War. Volume 1, Issue 7, features contributions from such luminaries as Nathaniel Hawthorne, Oliver Wendell Holmes, and Ralph Waldo Emerson, as well as lesser-known writers of the period. This edition includes facsimile reproductions of the original articles and advertisements, as well as insightful commentary on the historical context and cultural significance of the magazine.

Munroe's landmark work argues for a more holistic approach to education, emphasizing the importance of the social and moral development of the student as well as intellectual growth. Drawing on his extensive experience as a teacher and administrator, Munroe offers a perceptive and inspiring critique of traditional educational methods, and lays out a bold vision for a more humanistic and compassionate model of schooling. This classic work remains a must-read for educators, policymakers, and anyone concerned with the future of education.

This biography tells the story of William Barton Rogers, the visionary founder of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Munroe traces Rogers' life from his early years in Virginia through his struggles to establish a new kind of institution of higher learning in Massachusetts. A fascinating glimpse into the history of one of America's most prestigious universities.