Published in 1913, this book is a memoir of the author's life and his relationship with Emma Whiting, a prominent educator and social activist of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Carpenter reflects on his own experiences and the influence of Whiting's ideas and activism on his life and work. A valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of education and social reform 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.