A Sketch Of The Life And Character Of President Dwight: Delivered As An Eulogium, In New Haven, February 12, 1817 (1817)

By Benjamin Silliman

Book Overview

""A Sketch of the Life and Character of President Dwight"" is a book written by Benjamin Silliman in 1817. The book is an eulogium that was delivered in New Haven on February 12, 1817, to honor the life and character of President Timothy Dwight. Timothy Dwight was a prominent figure in the early history of the United States and was the president of Yale College from 1795 until his death in 1817. In this book, Silliman provides a detailed account of Dwight's life, including his childhood, education, and career as a minister, educator, and author. Silliman also discusses Dwight's contributions to American literature, politics, and religion, and his role in shaping the cultural and intellectual landscape of early America. Throughout the book, Silliman offers insights into Dwight's personality and character, describing him as a man of great intellect, moral integrity, and religious conviction. Silliman also reflects on the impact that Dwight had on his contemporaries and on future generations, and he pays tribute to Dwight's legacy as a leader, scholar, and public figure. Overall, ""A Sketch of the Life and Character of President Dwight"" is a valuable historical document that provides a fascinating glimpse into the life and times of one of America's most influential early leaders.Before The Academic Body, Of Yale College, Composed Of The Senatus Academicus, Faculty And Students.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: 1120130670
• ISBN13: 9781120130679
• Release Date: September 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 50 Pages
• Weight: 0.18 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"