Publisher's Synopsis
The book ""History of Rutgers College: Or an Account of the Union of the Rutgers College (1833)"" is a historical account of the formation and evolution of Rutgers College, which is now known as Rutgers University. The book is written by the trustees of the college and provides a detailed description of the events leading up to the union of Rutgers College with the College of New Jersey (now known as Princeton University) in 1833.The book begins with a brief history of the founding of Rutgers College, which was established in 1766 as Queen's College. It then describes the various challenges and setbacks that the college faced over the years, including financial difficulties, a lack of students, and competition from other colleges in the region.The main focus of the book is on the efforts of the trustees of Rutgers College to merge with the College of New Jersey. The trustees believed that such a union would strengthen both institutions and create a more powerful and influential presence in the region.The book provides a detailed account of the negotiations and discussions that took place between the two colleges, as well as the various legal and logistical challenges that had to be overcome in order to make the merger a reality.Overall, ""History of Rutgers College: Or an Account of the Union of the Rutgers College (1833)"" is a fascinating and informative look at the history of one of America's oldest and most prestigious universities. It provides valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities that faced higher education in the early 19th century, and sheds light on the dynamic and ever-changing nature of the college and university landscape in America.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.