The Virginia Military Institute: Its Building And Rebuilding (1912)

By Francis H. Smith

Book Overview

The Virginia Military Institute: Its Building And Rebuilding is a historical book written by Francis Henney Smith in 1912. The book provides a detailed account of the construction, renovation, and expansion of the Virginia Military Institute (VMI) from its inception in 1839 to the early 1900s. Smith, who was the superintendent of VMI from 1839 to 1889, provides a unique perspective on the institute's growth and development during his tenure. The book is divided into three parts. The first part covers the early years of VMI, including its founding, the construction of its first buildings, and the challenges the institute faced during its early years. The second part focuses on the rebuilding and renovation of VMI after it was destroyed during the Civil War. Smith provides a detailed account of the institute's reconstruction efforts, including the construction of new buildings and the modernization of its curriculum. The final part of the book covers the expansion of VMI during the late 1800s and early 1900s, including the construction of new buildings and the addition of new programs.Overall, The Virginia Military Institute: Its Building And Rebuilding is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of VMI or the development of military education in the United States. Smith's firsthand account of the institute's growth and development provides a unique perspective on the challenges and triumphs of building and maintaining a military academy.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: 1166044432
• ISBN13: 9781166044435
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 298 Pages
• Weight: 0.88 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"