Peabody Education Fund (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781024691009)

Peabody Education Fund: A Brief Sketch Of George Peabody And A History Of The Peabody Education Fund Through Thirty Years explores the origins and impact of George Peabody's philanthropic endeavor to improve education in the post-Civil War South. Written by Jabez Lamar Monroe Curry, this volume provides insights into Peabody's life and motivations, alongside a detailed account of the fund's activities and achievements during its first three decades.

The book details the challenges and successes of the fund in promoting education, offering a valuable historical perspective on the complexities of educational reform and philanthropy in a specific era. It will be of interest to historians, educators, and anyone concerned with the history of philanthropy and its role in shaping educational opportunities.

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