The First Half Century Of Dartmouth College

Being Historical Collections And Personal Reminiscences (1876)

von Nathan Crosby

60 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

The First Half Century Of Dartmouth College: Being Historical Collections And Personal Reminiscences is a book written by Nathan Crosby and published in 1876. The book provides a detailed account of the first fifty years of Dartmouth College, from its founding in 1769 to 1819. The author, who was a professor at the college, includes historical collections and personal reminiscences to give readers an in-depth understanding of the institution's early years.The book covers various aspects of the college's history, including its founding, the establishment of its curriculum, the appointment of its first president, and the construction of its first buildings. The author also discusses the challenges faced by the college during its early years, such as financial difficulties and conflicts with local residents.In addition to historical information, the book also includes personal anecdotes and stories from the author's experiences at the college. These reminiscences provide a unique perspective on the institution's early years and offer readers a glimpse into the daily life of students and faculty at Dartmouth College in the late 18th and early 19th centuries.Overall, The First Half Century Of Dartmouth College: Being Historical Collections And Personal Reminiscences is a comprehensive and engaging account of the early years of one of America's oldest and most prestigious institutions of higher learning.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Themen: Geschichte und Archäologie Geschichte Amerikanische Geschichte
• ISBN: 9781120880260
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 29.01.2010
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC