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Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Blaine , James Gillespie , 1830 -1893 (search)
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Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Cartier , Jacques 1494 -1555 (search)
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Champlain , Samuel de 1567 -1635 (search)
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Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Chautauqua system of education , (search)
Chautauqua system of education,
An enterprise established in 1878 at Chautauqua, N. Y., in connection with the Chautauqua Assembly, which had been organized in 1874, by the joint efforts of Lewis Miller and the Rev. John H. Vincent, for the purpose of holding annual courses of instruction in languages, science, literature, etc., at Chautauqua, in July and August annually.
The aim of the Chautauqua System is to continue the work of the assembly throughout the year in all parts of the country.
Since 1878 more than 250,000 students have enrolled their names for the various courses.
The purpose of the Chautauqua Circles is to promote habits of reading and study in literature, history, art, and science, without interfering with the regular routine of life.
The complete course covers four years, and aims to give the college outlook on life and the world.
The books for study include specified works approved by the counsellors; a membership book, with review outlines; a monthly magaz