A hook: A quiet, patient guide to shaping the young mind-still charged with relevance today. This slim, thoughtful study by James Nelson gathers health, manners, and education into a single, practical framework for early childhood. It reads as both a historical childrearing essay and an early childhood governance manual, offering a humane, disciplined approach to nurturing children. Its form bridges reflective observation and actionable guidance, weaving together child health guidance, juvenile manners development, and education for young children into a coherent whole that speaks to parents and educators alike. Written in the shadow of nineteenth century Britain, the work stands as a compact beacon of Victorian Britain's hopes and anxieties about childhood. It engages with enduring questions-how best to cultivate health, how to shape character, and how learning begins at the kitchen table-while resonating with the ideas of thinkers like John Locke and Rousseau on education. The result is not merely a treatise on schooling, but a window into a culture that believed in deliberate upbringing as a public and private enterprise. Out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions, this volume is restored for today's and future generations. More than a reprint, it is a collector's item and a cultural treasure: a clear, inspiring, accessible doorway to a formative era, appealing to both casual readers and classic-literature collectors.
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An Essay On The Government Of Children, Under Three General Heads, Viz. Health, Manners, And Education
A hook: A quiet, patient guide to shaping the young mind-still charged with relevance today. This slim, thoughtful study by James Nelson gathers health, manners, and education into a single, practical framework for early childhood. It reads as both a historical childrearing essay and an early childhood governance manual, offering a humane, disciplined approach to nurturing children. Its form bridges reflective observation and actionable guidance, weaving together child health guidance, juvenile manners development, and education for young children into a coherent whole that speaks to parents and educators alike. Written in the shadow of nineteenth century Britain, the work stands as a compact beacon of Victorian Britain's hopes and anxieties about childhood. It engages with enduring questions-how best to cultivate health, how to shape character, and how learning begins at the kitchen table-while resonating with the ideas of thinkers like John Locke and Rousseau on education. The result is not merely a treatise on schooling, but a window into a culture that believed in deliberate upbringing as a public and private enterprise. Out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions, this volume is restored for today's and future generations. More than a reprint, it is a collector's item and a cultural treasure: a clear, inspiring, accessible doorway to a formative era, appealing to both casual readers and classic-literature collectors.
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Product Details
| ISBN-13: | 9789354943621 |
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| Publisher: | Alpha Edition |
| Publication date: | 08/17/2021 |
| Pages: | 156 |
| Product dimensions: | 6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.36(d) |
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