A History of Amherst College During the Administrations of Its First Five Presidents: From 1821 to 1891

By William Seymour Tyler

Book Overview

A History of Amherst College: During the Administrations of Its First Five Presidents, from 1821 to 1891 is a book written by William S. Tyler and published in 1894. The book provides a comprehensive account of the history of Amherst College during the tenure of its first five presidents, spanning from the college's founding in 1821 to 1891. Tyler's work covers the development of the college's curriculum, the growth of its student body and faculty, and the impact of significant events on the institution, such as the Civil War. The book also explores the social and cultural context of Amherst College during this period, including the role of religion and the changing attitudes towards education in America. Overall, A History of Amherst College is an important historical resource for anyone interested in the early history of American higher education.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: 1165490285
• ISBN13: 9781165490288
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 380 Pages
• Weight: 1.12 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"