John Harvard And His Times (1918)

By Henry C. Shelley

Book Overview

John Harvard and His Times is a book written by Henry C. Shelley and published in 1918. The book is a biography of John Harvard, the founder of Harvard University, and provides a detailed account of his life and times. The book covers Harvard's early life in England, his education at Emmanuel College, Cambridge, his decision to emigrate to the New World, and his involvement in the founding of the Massachusetts Bay Colony. The author also explores Harvard's religious beliefs, his philanthropy, and his legacy as a benefactor of Harvard University. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of early America, the Puritan movement, and the founding of one of the world's most prestigious universities.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: 1164072595
• ISBN13: 9781164072591
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 396 Pages
• Weight: 1.16 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"