""How Yale Grew To Be A National University"" is a historical account of the growth and development of Yale University from its founding in the 1700s to the late 1800s. Written by William Lathrop Kingsley and first published in 1891, this book provides a detailed look at the evolution of Yale's academic programs, student life, and campus culture over the course of more than a century. Kingsley's narrative traces the early origins of Yale, including...