Jacob Abbott
Jacob Abbott
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From 1825 to 1829 Abbott was professor of mathematics and natural philosophy at Amherst College; was licensed to preach by the Hampshire Association in 1826; founded the Mount Vernon School for Young Ladies in Boston in 1829, and was principal of it in 1829–1833; was pastor of Eliot Congregational Church (which he founded), at Roxbury, Massachusetts in 1834–1835; and was, with his brothers, a founder, and in 1843–1851 a principal of Abbott's Institute, and in 1845–1848 of the Mount Vernon School for Boys, in New York City.
He was a prolific author, writing juvenile fiction, brief histories, biographies, religious books for the general reader, and a few works in popular science. He wrote 180 books and was a coauthor or editor of 31 more. He died in Farmington, Maine, where he had spent part of his time after 1839, and where his brother, Samuel Phillips Abbott, founded the Abbott School. [Wikipedia]
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Jacob Abbott is primarily known for his extensive series of juvenile historical biographies, particularly the "Rollo Books" and "Lucy Books," which were highly popular in the 19th century for their moral and educational content.
The Rollo series follows Rollo's adventures and learning experiences, starting with "Rollo Learning to Talk" and progressing through his travels and various educational topics. While each book can often be read independently, they generally follow a chronological development of the character.
Jacob Abbott wrote exclusively under his own name throughout his prolific career, focusing on educational and moral literature for young readers.