A History Of Amherst College: During The Administrations Of Its First Five Presidents, From 1821 To 1891 (1894)

By William Seymour Tyler

Book Overview

""A History Of Amherst College: During The Administrations Of Its First Five Presidents, From 1821 To 1891"" is a book written by William S. Tyler and first published in 1894. The book provides a detailed account of the history of Amherst College during the tenure of its first five presidents, covering a period of 70 years from 1821 to 1891. The author, who was a professor at the college, provides a comprehensive overview of the college's founding and early years, its growth and development, and the challenges it faced during this period. The book also explores the social and cultural context of the college during this time, including the role of religion, politics, and social change. Overall, ""A History Of Amherst College"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of higher education in America, and provides a fascinating glimpse into the early years of one of the country's most prestigious colleges.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104179008
• ISBN13: 9781104179007
• Release Date: March 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 380 Pages
• Weight: 1.12 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"