Lancasterian System Of Instruction In The Schools Of New York City (1916)

The Lancasterian System of Instruction in the Schools of New York City is a historical book written by John Franklin Reigart and published in 1916. The book provides a detailed account of the Lancasterian System of Instruction, which was a popular teaching method in New York City during the early 19th century. The system was developed by Joseph Lancaster, an English educator who believed in the power of peer teaching and group instruction. The book describes the history of the system, its implementation in New York City, and its impact on education in the city. It also includes a discussion of the challenges faced by the system and its eventual decline in popularity. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of education in New York City or the development of teaching methods in general.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.