Eight O'CLOCK Chapel

By Cornelius Howard Patton and Walter Taylor Field

"Eight O'Clock Chapel" offers an evocative and detailed exploration of New England college life during the transformative decade of the 1880s. Written by Cornelius Howard Patton and Walter Taylor Field, this historical study captures the unique atmosphere of iconic institutions such as Amherst, Bowdoin, Dartmouth, Harvard, Tufts, Williams, and Yale. The work provides an intimate look at the transition from the old-school collegiate system to the modern university era, highlighting the shift in pedagogical styles, student customs, and the influential personalities of the faculty who shaped generations of thinkers.

Through engaging narratives and historical analysis, the authors delve into the daily routines of students, the rigor of early morning chapel services, and the cultural shifts occurring within the American academic landscape. "Eight O'Clock Chapel" serves as a valuable resource for those interested in the history of education, the social history of New England, and the development of the American collegiate identity. By chronicling the lives of both legendary professors and the students who walked their halls, Patton and Field preserve a pivotal moment in the evolution of higher learning in the United States.

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• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1025467531
• ISBN13: 9781025467535
• Release Date: February 2026
• Publisher: Tradd Street Press
• Length: 390 Pages
• Weight: 1.59 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.1" x 9.2"