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of the most forward-looking conceptions and ideals of their own day. But, these things admitted, we must also admit that the essays are essentially fresh and valuable still—and profit by their wisdom if we can.^[1]

1. The best single book on education in the seventeenth century is Adamson's "Pioneers of Modern Education," Cambridge University Press.