Biographical Notice Of President Henry Morton, Of The Stevens Institute Of Technology (1892)

The book ""Biographical Notice of President Henry Morton, of the Stevens Institute of Technology"" is a biographical account of the life and achievements of Henry Morton, who served as the president of the Stevens Institute of Technology. Written by Coleman Sellers and published in 1892, the book provides an in-depth look at Morton's early life, education, and career, as well as his contributions to the field of engineering and his impact on the Stevens Institute of Technology.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of Morton's life and work. The first chapter provides an overview of Morton's family background and early years, while subsequent chapters delve into his education at the University of Edinburgh and his professional career as a civil engineer.The book also discusses Morton's involvement in the development of the Stevens Institute of Technology, which was founded by his father, John Stevens. Morton served as president of the institute for over 20 years, during which time he oversaw its growth and expansion into one of the leading engineering schools in the United States.Throughout the book, Sellers provides detailed descriptions of Morton's various achievements and contributions to the field of engineering, including his work on the construction of the Brooklyn Bridge and his development of new methods for measuring electricity. The book also includes several photographs and illustrations, as well as a detailed index and bibliography.Overall, ""Biographical Notice of President Henry Morton, of the Stevens Institute of Technology"" is a comprehensive and engaging account of the life and work of one of the most important figures in the history of American engineering and 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.