History Of Franklin And Marshall College

By Joseph Henry Dubbs

Book Overview

The ""History of Franklin and Marshall College"" is a book written by Joseph Henry Dubbs and published in 1903. The book provides a comprehensive account of the establishment and growth of Franklin and Marshall College, a private liberal arts college located in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Dubbs begins by tracing the college's origins back to the founding of Franklin College in 1787 and the subsequent merger with Marshall College in 1853. He then explores the various challenges the college faced over the years, including financial difficulties, faculty turnover, and the impact of the Civil War. The book also provides detailed information about the college's curriculum, student life, and notable alumni. Overall, the ""History of Franklin and Marshall College"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of higher education in the United States.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: 1120200636
• ISBN13: 9781120200631
• Release Date: September 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 458 Pages
• Weight: 1.34 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"