TITLE

A satisfied teacher

AUTHOR(S)

De Neve Slavcheff, Mary Ann; Slavcheff, Peter

PUB. DATE

September 1994

SOURCE

Cobblestone;Sep94, Vol. 15 Issue 7, p11

SOURCE TYPE

Periodical

DOC. TYPE

Article

ABSTRACT

Focuses on the academy opened by Sam Houston in 1812 to pay off some debts, where he taught Greek literature and American Indian legends. Why classes ran from May to November; Success of the school; Houston's satisfaction in teaching.

ACCESSION #

9409097588

Tags: HOUSTON, Sam, 1793-1863

 

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