Frances Mary Buss And Her Work For Education (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781163114544)

Frances Mary Buss and Her Work for Education is a book written by Annie E. Ridley that explores the life and accomplishments of Frances Mary Buss, a pioneer in women's education in Victorian England. The book provides a comprehensive account of Buss's life, from her early years as a student to her career as a teacher and headmistress of the North London Collegiate School for Girls. Ridley delves into Buss's philosophy of education, which emphasized the importance of intellectual and moral development, as well as physical fitness and social responsibility. The book also covers Buss's role in the founding of the Girls' Public Day School Company, which aimed to provide affordable and high-quality education to girls from all social backgrounds. Throughout the book, Ridley highlights Buss's dedication to her students and her tireless efforts to promote women's education. The book includes numerous anecdotes and personal accounts that provide insight into Buss's character and her impact on the field of education. Overall, Frances Mary Buss and Her Work for Education is a fascinating biography of an influential figure in the history of women's education, and a testament to the power of education to transform lives and societies.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Annie E. Ridley
ISBN-10: 1163114545
ISBN-13: 9781163114544
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 412
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.21lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.84d