Eleazar Wheelock's "A plain and faithful narrative of the original design, rise, progress and present state of the Indian charity-school at Lebanon, in Connecticut" offers a vital firsthand account of Native American education during the colonial period. First published in the 18th century, this historical document provides a detailed look into the operation of an Indian charity school in Lebanon, Connecticut. Wheelock's narrative explores the ambitious goals and complex realities of missionary work and education ...
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Eleazar Wheelock's "A plain and faithful narrative of the original design, rise, progress and present state of the Indian charity-school at Lebanon, in Connecticut" offers a vital firsthand account of Native American education during the colonial period. First published in the 18th century, this historical document provides a detailed look into the operation of an Indian charity school in Lebanon, Connecticut. Wheelock's narrative explores the ambitious goals and complex realities of missionary work and education initiatives targeting Native American communities. This book sheds light on the challenges and triumphs of these early educational endeavors, offering invaluable insights into colonial history and attitudes towards Native populations. It remains an essential resource for understanding the history of education in Connecticut and the broader context of Native American experiences during the colonial era. A significant work for anyone interested in the intersection of education, religion, and colonial expansion in early America. 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 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. 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.
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