An examination of the important question, whether education, at a great school, or by private tuition, is preferable? With remarks on Mr. Knox's book, entitled Liberal education. By Percival Stockdale

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Knox, Vicesimus, 1752-1821. Liberal education.

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An examination of the important question, whether education, at a great school, or by private tuition, is preferable? With remarks on Mr. Knox's book, entitled Liberal education. By Percival Stockdale