Ethics: An Early American Handbook - Softcover

Abbott, Jacob

 
9781611040012: Ethics: An Early American Handbook

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A practical guide to right living from one of 19th-century America’s most beloved educators.

In Ethics: An Early American Handbook, Jacob Abbott—renowned author, minister, and teacher—offers timeless wisdom on moral character, responsibility, and virtue. Written in clear, engaging language, this volume served as a foundational resource for shaping the conscience of young Americans in the 1800s.

Abbott outlines ethical behavior not just in theory, but in daily life—addressing topics such as honesty, industry, kindness, self-discipline, and the role of personal example. His approach blends common sense with a deep moral vision, grounded in a Christian worldview.

Whether you're a student of history, a parent seeking character-building tools, or a modern reader interested in classical moral instruction, Ethics remains a powerful reminder that true character shapes both the individual and society.

Inside you’ll find:

  • Clear principles of ethical conduct

  • Real-world illustrations for moral choices

  • Thought-provoking questions for personal reflection

  • Practical guidance from a leading 19th-century educator

A valuable resource for homeschools, classical education, and character formation in any age.

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Jacob Abbott (1803–1879) was an American writer of children's books. A licensed minister, his career outside of writing included serving as a professor of mathematics and natural philosophy at Amherst College, founding the Mount Vernon School for Young Ladies in Boston in 1829, and founding (with his brothers) Abbott's Institute and the Mount Vernon School for Boys. Jacob Abbott was a prolific author, writing juvenile fiction, brief histories, biographies, religious books for the general reader, and a few works in popular science. His Rollo Books, such as Rollo at Work, Rollo at Play, Rollo in Europe, etc., are the best known of his writings, having as their chief characters a representative boy and his associates. Other works of note include Lucy Books, Jonas Books, Harper's Story Books, Marco Paul, Gay Family, and Juno Books. His brothers, John Stevens Cabot Abbott and Gorham Dummer Abbott, were also authors. His sons, Benjamin Vaughan Abbott, Austin Abbott, both eminent lawyers, Lyman Abbott, and Edward Abbott, a clergyman, were also well-known authors.

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