1867 NYS Education of Girls; Importance of Mathematics, Latin, Classics

Proceedings of the Fourth Anniversary of the University Convocation of the State of New York, Held August 6th, 7th, and 8th, 1867. Albany: Charles van Benthuysen & Sons, Printers, 1868. First Edition. [10230] Maroon cloth, partly faded to brown, chipped at the spine ends, 9 1/4 x 6 inches, "Buffalo Historical Society" label inside front cover. [iv], 145 clean pp. Good. Hardcover. The Proceedings plus eleven papers presented by various authors, including  The Study of Mathematics, by Doucharty; A Letter on the Education of Girls, by Miss M. E. Thalheimer; The Study of Philosophy, by Jouin; The Study of Latin, without reference to proposed Liberal or Professional Education, by N. W. Benedict; The Nature and Teaching of Mathematics, by William D. Wilson The Classics in Education, by Benjamin N. Martin.