James Harris Fairchild Or Sixty Eight Years With A Christian College

By Albert Temple Swing

Book Overview

""James Harris Fairchild or Sixty Eight Years with a Christian College"" is a biography written by Albert Temple Swing that chronicles the life and work of James Harris Fairchild, a prominent figure in the history of Christian education in America. Fairchild served as the president of Oberlin College for 36 years, during which time he oversaw the growth and development of the institution into a leading center of higher education. The book provides a detailed account of Fairchild's life, from his childhood in upstate New York to his academic and professional achievements as a theologian and educator. It also explores his personal and spiritual life, including his deep commitment to the Christian faith and his role as a leader in the abolitionist movement. Through the lens of Fairchild's life, the book offers insights into the history of Christian education in America and the challenges and opportunities faced by those who seek to build and sustain institutions of higher learning rooted in Christian values. Overall, ""James Harris Fairchild or Sixty Eight Years with a Christian College"" is a rich and engaging portrait of a remarkable individual and the legacy he left behind.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: 1428657754
• ISBN13: 9781428657755
• Release Date: July 2006
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 412 Pages
• Weight: 1.33 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"