A History Of Dartmouth College V1 (1891) (Hardcover)

""A History of Dartmouth College V1"" is a comprehensive account of the founding and early years of Dartmouth College, written by Frederick Chase and originally published in 1891. The book covers the period from the college's establishment in 1769 through to the end of the 18th century, tracing the institution's growth and development in the context of the wider social and political landscape of the time. The author draws on a wide range of primary sources, including letters, diaries, and official documents, to provide a detailed and engaging narrative of the college's early years. The book covers topics such as the college's founding by Eleazar Wheelock, the early struggles to establish the institution and attract students, the impact of the American Revolution on the college, and the role of Dartmouth in the broader context of higher education in the United States. This volume is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the history of Dartmouth College, the early history of higher education in America, or the social and political history of the late 18th century.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.