The Story Of Princeton (1917)

By Edwin Mark Norris

Book Overview

""The Story of Princeton"" is a historical account of the founding and development of Princeton University, written by Edwin Mark Norris and published in 1917. The book covers the early history of the institution, from its founding in 1746 as the College of New Jersey, through its evolution into a university in the late 19th century. The author provides a detailed account of the various presidents, faculty, and students who shaped the university's growth, as well as the many challenges it faced along the way, including financial struggles, political controversies, and the impact of wars and social movements. The book also explores the cultural and intellectual life of the university, highlighting its contributions to the fields of literature, science, and politics. Overall, ""The Story of Princeton"" offers a comprehensive and engaging look at one of America's 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: 1164181734
• ISBN13: 9781164181736
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 314 Pages
• Weight: 0.93 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"