This book provides a comprehensive overview of the life and works of Horace Mann, the pioneering American educator. Felix Pécant provides insights into Mann's philosophy of education, as well as his contribution to the development of the common school system in the United States. This volume is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of education in 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.