The History Of Dartmouth College

The History of Dartmouth College is a comprehensive account of the founding and development of Dartmouth College, one of the oldest and most prestigious institutions of higher learning in the United States. Written by Baxter Perry Smith, a former president of the college, the book covers the college's early years as a small, struggling school in the wilderness of New Hampshire, through its growth and expansion into a major center of scholarship and research.The book traces the history of Dartmouth College from its founding in 1769 by Eleazar Wheelock, a Congregational minister who sought to educate Native Americans in the Christian faith. It details the challenges faced by the college in its early years, including financial difficulties, conflicts with local authorities, and the outbreak of the Revolutionary War.As the college grew and evolved, the book examines the various academic departments and programs that were established, as well as the key figures who shaped the institution, including its presidents, faculty members, and alumni. It also explores the college's role in the wider community, including its contributions to the American Revolution, its involvement in the abolitionist movement, and its efforts to promote social justice and equality.Overall, The History of Dartmouth College provides a rich and detailed account of the college's past, offering insights into the challenges and triumphs that have shaped this important institution of higher learning.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.