A Discourse on the Advantages of Classical Learning, with a Sketch of the Character of the Late William Samuel Johnson: Delivered Before the ... Anniversary, 5th May, 1830 (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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Excerpt from A Discourse on the Advantages of Classical Learning, With a Sketch of the Character of the Late William Samuel Johnson: Delivered Before the Association of the Alumni of Columbia College, at Their Anniversary, 5th May, 1830
Which I have had the honour of being appointed to address you, I have thought that some reflections upon the patron age given to education by our State, and on the sentiments at present entertained by many relative to this deeply inter esting subject, might be acceptable to you, especially as it.
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