History Of Tufts College

By Alaric Bertrand Start

Book Overview

History of Tufts College is a book written by Alaric Bertrand Start in 1896. The book covers the history of Tufts College, a private research university located in Medford and Somerville, Massachusetts. The book begins with the founding of the college in 1852 and covers its early years, including the establishment of its first departments and the construction of its main buildings. The book also discusses the college's role in the Civil War, its expansion in the late 19th century, and its growth into a major research institution in the 20th century. The author provides detailed accounts of the college's presidents, faculty, and students, as well as its academic programs and extracurricular activities. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of higher education in America, as well as for those interested in the history of Tufts College specifically.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: 1165490404
• ISBN13: 9781165490400
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 384 Pages
• Weight: 1.13 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"