Item #66577 A DISCOURSE, ON THE IMPORTANCE OF CHARACTER AND EDUCATION, IN THE UNITED STATES, delivered on 20th of 11th mo. (November), 1822, introductory to a course of lectures, on experimental philosophy and chemistry. John GRISCOM.

A DISCOURSE, ON THE IMPORTANCE OF CHARACTER AND EDUCATION, IN THE UNITED STATES, delivered on 20th of 11th mo. (November), 1822, introductory to a course of lectures, on experimental philosophy and chemistry.

New York, (NY): Printed by Mahlon Day, No. 372, Pearl Street, 1823. First edition. Disbound pamphlet. 21cm. 26pp, (1). Toning to text block, some old staining. Ex-library, Presbyterian Historical Society, stamped withdrawn. Griscom founded New York's first anti-poverty organization, the New York Society for the Prevention of Pauperism, he also opened the first monitorial system school there. Item #66577

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