Introduction

The introduction places the life of Horace Holley in the context of the history of education, the history of Kentucky, and the history of the early American republic. It begins with a summary of Marquis de Lafayette’s visit to Lexington in May 1825, reviews Horace’s career at Transylvania University, and provides an overview of the book. It also includes a summary of scholarship related to the life and times of Horace Holley. The introduction outlines the scope and method of research as well as the significance of the project. It concludes with individual chapter summaries that outline themes and historical contexts developed throughout the book.