The Life of Morris Purdy Shawkey

The Life of Morris Purdy Shawkey is a biographical book written by Marshall Buckalew. The book chronicles the life of Morris Purdy Shawkey, a prominent figure in the field of education in West Virginia. Shawkey was born in 1870 and grew up in a rural area of West Virginia. Despite facing many challenges in his early life, he managed to obtain a college education and went on to become a teacher and later a school superintendent.The book explores Shawkey's influential role in shaping the education system in West Virginia. He was a strong advocate for vocational education and worked tirelessly to improve the quality of education in the state. The book also delves into his personal life, including his family and his hobbies.Buckalew provides a detailed and comprehensive account of Shawkey's life, drawing on a range of sources including interviews, archives, and personal correspondence. The writing style is engaging and accessible, making it an enjoyable read for anyone interested in the history of education in West Virginia or the life of Morris Purdy Shawkey. Overall, The Life of Morris Purdy Shawkey is a fascinating and informative biography that sheds light on an important figure in the history of education in the United States.This is a new release of the original 1941 edition.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.