The Public Free Library and the Board School

<p>The Public Free Library and the Board School explores the intertwined histories of public libraries and board schools in promoting literacy and education. Delving into the Victorian era the book examines how these institutions emerged and evolved to serve the educational needs of the public. William Henry K. Wright provides insights into the development of free libraries and their role alongside board schools in fostering intellectual growth and community engagement.</p><p>This historical study offers a valuable perspective on the foundational elements of modern public education and library systems. Discover the origins of accessible learning and the dedicated efforts to provide knowledge and opportunity for all.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>