The American Lyceum provides readers with a fascinating glimpse into the world of early 19th century education in the United States. This book includes the proceedings of the 1831 conference in New York that established the National Department of the American Lyceum, a pioneering educational institution that sought to promote literacy, critical thinking, and public speaking skills. With contributions from some of the most influential thinkers and educators of the time, this book is an indispensable resource for anyone interested in the history of education in the United States. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.