This book is the 14th volume of a bound periodical. The "American Journal of Education" was established to enter into a range of education-related discussion and investigation. Among the topics covered in this volume are: proceedings of the National Convention of Teachers in Philadelphia, in August, 1857; proceedings of the National Teachers' Association, first through fourth annual meetings; physical exercise in school; method of nature in early teaching; and admission conditions to the US Military Academy at West Point. [This volume was published by H. Barnard.]