1855 Practical Education by Maria Edgeworth and Richard Lovell Edgeworth. Scarce

1855 Practical Education by Maria Edgeworth and Richard Lovell Edgeworth. Scarce Complete One Volume Edition. Antique Book Published by Harper & Brothers “Practical Education”, first published in 1798, is a significant work on educational theory and practice. The book draws from the authors’ experiences and emphasizes the importance of practical learning over rote memorization. It covers early childhood education to the teaching of various subjects, advocating for a child-centered approach that encourages curiosity and critical thinking. This 169 year old book is in fair condition for its age: • Cover: marks & wear/fraying at edges and corners (curled). Cloth is chipped away in a few small sections • Spine: marks & wear/fraying at ends • Pages: age marks/brown spots/foxing throughout. Some markings in pencil. May have some folded corners and small tears. Pages are wavy. Overall decent condition considering its age. 549 pages • Edges: age marks & darkening Please see all pictures.