Charles Lewis Cocke: Founder Of Hollins College (1921)

By William Robert Lee Smith

Book Overview

""Charles Lewis Cocke: Founder Of Hollins College (1921)"" is a biography written by William Robert Lee Smith about the life and accomplishments of Charles Lewis Cocke, the founder of Hollins College in Virginia. The book provides a detailed account of Cocke's upbringing, education, and career, as well as his vision for the college and the challenges he faced in establishing it. Smith also explores the cultural and social context of the time, shedding light on the role of women in higher education and the impact of the Civil War on the region. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of education in the United States, as well as those interested in the life and legacy of Charles Lewis Cocke.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: 110408046X
• ISBN13: 9781104080464
• Release Date: February 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 188 Pages
• Weight: 0.57 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"