02663cam a22003493u 4500 44416 UtSlPG 20260610134023.0 m cr n 260607r2013||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d a34000540 UtSlPG en iso639-1 AC E300 Webster, Noah, 1758-1843 A Collection of Essays and Fugitiv Writings : On Moral, Historical, Political, and Literary Subjects Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2013 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2013-12-13 E-text prepared by Charlene Taylor and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive/American Libraries (https://archive.org/details/americana) "A Collection of Essays and Fugitiv Writings" by Noah Webster is a compilation of essays focusing on moral, historical, political, and literary subjects, written in the late 18th century. The collection aims to address significant issues faced by America in its revolutionary period, reflecting on the principles of government, education, and societal values. Webster's works are intended to encourage a spirit of inquiry and virtue among readers, particularly in the context of the emerging American identity. The opening of this collection begins with a preface where the author emphasizes the importance of addressing educational methods and moral character formation in America. Webster critiques existing educational practices, particularly highlighting the excessive focus on ancient languages at the expense of practical knowledge and the study of English. He argues for a systematic improvement in education that emphasizes both ethical and civic knowledge tailored to the needs of a republican society. This opening section sets the stage for a broader discussion on how education can shape the morals and governance of a new nation, showcasing Webster's commitment to fostering an informed and virtuous populace. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified United States -- Politics and government -- 1783-1789 -- Sources American essays United States -- History -- Confederation, 1783-1789 -- Sources United States -- Intellectual life -- 1783-1865 -- Sources https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/44416 85255 85255