Collections Of The Berkshire Historical And Scientific Society: Amos Eaton, Constitution Of Rensselaer School, Joseph White (1897)

By Harlan Hoge Ballard

Book Overview

Collections of the Berkshire Historical and Scientific Society: Amos Eaton, Constitution of Rensselaer School, Joseph White (1897) is a book written by Harlan Hoge Ballard. The book is a collection of historical and scientific society papers that were presented in Berkshire, Massachusetts. The papers cover three topics: Amos Eaton, the Constitution of Rensselaer School, and Joseph White. The first section of the book focuses on Amos Eaton, who was a prominent scientist and educator in the early 19th century. The papers discuss his life and work, including his contributions to geology and botany, as well as his role in founding the Rensselaer School in Troy, New York.The second section of the book is dedicated to the Constitution of Rensselaer School, which was written by Eaton and other educators in 1824. The papers explore the historical context surrounding the creation of the constitution, as well as its significance in the development of American higher education.The final section of the book is about Joseph White, a wealthy merchant and philanthropist who lived in Berkshire in the 19th century. The papers examine White's life and legacy, including his contributions to the local community and his involvement in the founding of Williams College.Overall, Collections of the Berkshire Historical and Scientific Society: Amos Eaton, Constitution of Rensselaer School, Joseph White (1897) provides a fascinating glimpse into the history of education, science, and philanthropy in early America.Also Includes 150th Anniversary Of The Town Of Lanesborough, Massachusetts And Balance Rock, Lanesborough.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: 1166440303
• ISBN13: 9781166440305
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 138 Pages
• Weight: 0.43 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"