American Contributions to Civilization and Other Essays and Addresses

By Charles William Eliot

Book Overview

American Contributions To Civilization And Other Essays And Addresses is a collection of writings by Charles William Eliot. Eliot was an American educator and the longest-serving president of Harvard University. The book contains a series of essays and speeches on various topics related to American history, culture, and society.The essays cover a range of subjects, including the contributions of American science and technology, the role of education in American society, and the importance of American literature. Eliot also discusses the impact of American democracy on the world stage, as well as the challenges facing the country in the early 20th century.The book provides a unique perspective on American history and culture, as seen through the eyes of one of the country's most influential educators. Eliot's writing is insightful and thought-provoking, and his ideas continue to resonate with readers today.Overall, American Contributions To Civilization And Other Essays And Addresses is a valuable resource for anyone interested in American history, culture, and society. It offers a fascinating glimpse into the mind of one of the country's most important intellectuals and provides a compelling argument for the importance of American contributions to the world.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: 1163720747
• ISBN13: 9781163720745
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 398 Pages
• Weight: 1.17 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"