American Colleges: Their Students And Work (1878)

By Charles Franklin Thwing

Book Overview

""American Colleges: Their Students And Work"" is a book written by Charles Franklin Thwing and first published in 1878. The book explores the history and current state of American colleges, with a particular focus on the students who attend them and the work they do while there. Thwing discusses the various aspects of college life, including academics, athletics, social life, and extracurricular activities. He also examines the role of colleges in society and their impact on the broader culture. Thwing draws on his own experiences as a college student and administrator to provide insight into the challenges and opportunities facing American colleges in the late 19th century. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of American higher education and the role of colleges in shaping the future of the country.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: 116456417X
• ISBN13: 9781164564171
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.67 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"