Howard Hamilton Benjamin Blake (1 results)

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book retells the history of Monmouth College, focusing on its founding and development through 1897. The book highlights the challenges and triumphs of the college in its early years, painting a vivid picture of the struggles and aspirations of those who built the institution. Against the backdrop of a changing America, we witness the college's evolution from a small Presbyterian academy to a thriving liberal arts college. The author offers not only the story of the college but uses it as a lens to explore broader developments in American higher education in the 19th century. The narrative is rich in detail, bringing to life the personalities and events that shaped the college's history. Through its insightful analysis, this book provides valuable lessons for understanding the role of higher education in American society and the enduring legacy of small liberal arts colleges like Monmouth. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.