The History Of Brown University, 1764-1914 (1914)

By Daniel Berkeley Updike, Merrymount Press Bkp Cu-Banc, Walter C 1862-1928 Bronson, et al.

Book Overview

The History Of Brown University, 1764-1914 is a comprehensive account of the founding and development of Brown University, written by Walter Cochrane Bronson and originally published in 1914. Beginning with the university's establishment as Rhode Island College in 1764, the book traces the institution's growth and evolution through the 19th and early 20th centuries, including its transition from a Baptist-affiliated school to a secular university in the late 19th century. The author provides detailed information on the various presidents, faculty, and students who shaped the university's history, as well as the cultural and social context in which it operated. The book also includes a number of illustrations and photographs of campus buildings, faculty members, and notable alumni. Overall, The History Of Brown University, 1764-1914 provides a thorough and engaging account of one of America's oldest and 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: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104979799
• ISBN13: 9781104979799
• Release Date: August 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 560 Pages
• Weight: 2.17 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"