Written in the mid-19th century, this book offers thoughtful ideas and suggestions for improving popular education for all. Senior addresses topics such as the proper role of government in education, the importance of universal access, and the necessity of education for a thriving democracy. A must-read for anyone interested in the history of education and the ongoing debate about education policy. 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.