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Joseph Lancaster

The institution of a public library, containing books on education, would be well adapted for the information of teachers, many of whom are not able to purchase expensive publications on those subjects.

Joseph Lancaster

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Joseph Lancaster is saying that having a public library with educational books would help teachers learn because many cannot afford costly books. This would provide them with valuable resources to improve their teaching skills.

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