The History Of Dartmouth College

By Baxter Perry Smith

Book Overview

The History of Dartmouth College is a comprehensive book written by Baxter Perry Smith that provides a detailed account of the founding and development of Dartmouth College. The book traces the history of the college from its establishment in 1769 by Eleazar Wheelock to the early 20th century.Smith provides a detailed analysis of the early years of the college, including the challenges faced by Wheelock in securing funding and building the institution. He also explores the role played by the college in shaping the intellectual and cultural landscape of New England.The book delves into the various controversies that have surrounded Dartmouth College over the years, including the legal battle over the college's charter in the early 19th century. Smith also examines the impact of various social and political movements on the college, including the Civil War and the rise of Progressivism.The History of Dartmouth College is a meticulously researched and engagingly written book that will appeal to anyone interested in the history of higher education in America. It provides a fascinating glimpse into the challenges and triumphs of one of America's oldest and most prestigious institutions of higher learning.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: 1430482060
• ISBN13: 9781430482062
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 488 Pages
• Weight: 1.56 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"