Author: Mayo, Amory Dwight
Title: Last Words from the South
Description: Boston, New England Publishing Company, 1885. Wraps. Printed wraps. 11 pp. An address given before the National Education Convention at Madison, Wisconsin in 1884, with Mayo recalling his impressions on education in the Southern States, drawn from his extensive travels. He cites hope throughout, stating that the urge for self-help among residents of the South is their strongest asset. He also discusses education and educational opportunities for African-Americans, as well as the development of an American educational system for children. Amory Dwight Mayo was a preacher and educator, focusing on developing educational opportunities in the South from around 1880 on. GOOD condition. Moderate browning, with offsetting along the extremities. Minor soiling. Wrappers splitting along the spine, with a chip and crease at the center rear spine. A few other minor creases present. Good .

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