The Pioneer School: A History Of Shurtleff College, The Oldest Educational Institution In The West (1900)

By Austen Kennedy De Blois

Book Overview

""The Pioneer School: A History Of Shurtleff College, The Oldest Educational Institution In The West"" is a book written by Austen Kennedy De Blois and published in 1900. The book provides a comprehensive history of Shurtleff College, which was founded in 1827 in Alton, Illinois, making it the oldest educational institution in the western United States. De Blois delves into the college's founding and early years, including its establishment by the Baptist Education Society of Illinois and its early struggles to attract students and funding. He also explores the evolution of the college's curriculum, the growth of its faculty and student body, and the impact of various presidents and administrators over the years. In addition to documenting the internal workings of the college, De Blois also provides context for the broader social and political climate in which Shurtleff College operated. He discusses the role of religion in education, the impact of the Civil War on the college, and the changing attitudes towards higher education in the late 19th century. Overall, ""The Pioneer School"" offers a thorough and engaging history of one of the oldest and most influential educational institutions in the Midwest. It will appeal to anyone interested in the history of education, the history of the Midwest, or the role of religion in American society.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: 1165936623
• ISBN13: 9781165936625
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 416 Pages
• Weight: 1.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"