Historical Sketches Of Lafayette College: With An Account Of Its Present Organization And Courses Of Study (1876)

by William Baxter Owen

Book Overview

Historical Sketches of Lafayette College: With an Account of its Present Organization and Courses of Study is a book written by William Baxter Owen and published in 1876. The book provides a detailed historical account of Lafayette College, a liberal arts college located in Easton, Pennsylvania. The book begins with an overview of the founding of the college in 1826 by a group of citizens who wanted to establish a college in the Lehigh Valley region. Owen goes on to describe the early years of the college, including its struggles with finances and enrollment, and the various individuals who played a role in its development.The book also provides an account of the present organization of Lafayette College, including its governance structure, faculty, and administration. Additionally, Owen describes the various courses of study offered at the college, including the classical curriculum, the scientific curriculum, and the engineering curriculum.Throughout the book, Owen provides numerous anecdotes and stories about the college and its students, faculty, and alumni. He also includes a wealth of statistical data, such as enrollment numbers, graduation rates, and financial information.Overall, Historical Sketches of Lafayette College is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of American higher education, as well as for those interested in the history of Lafayette College specifically.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: 1166930912
• ISBN13: 9781166930912
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 78 Pages
• Weight: 0.26 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"