A History of Public Permanent Common School Funds in the United States, 1795-1905 (1911)

""A History Of Public Permanent Common School Funds In The United States, 1795-1905"" is a book written by Fletcher Harper Swift and published in 1911. The book provides a comprehensive account of the establishment and development of public permanent common school funds in the United States from the late 18th century to the early 20th century. The author explores the historical, political, and economic factors that shaped the creation and growth of these funds, which were intended to support the education of children from all social classes. The book includes detailed analyses of the various state and territorial school funds, as well as the federal land grants that contributed to their creation. It also discusses the challenges and controversies that arose during the development of these funds, such as corruption, mismanagement, and conflicts over the distribution of resources. Overall, ""A History Of Public Permanent Common School Funds In The United States, 1795-1905"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of education in the United States, and the role of public funding in promoting universal access to schooling.""This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.