Publisher's Synopsis
The Launching of a University and Other Papers: A Sheaf of Remembrances (1906) is a collection of essays and speeches by Daniel Coit Gilman, an American educator and academic administrator who played a key role in the founding of Johns Hopkins University. The book includes Gilman's reflections on his experiences as a college president, his views on the role of education in society, and his thoughts on the challenges facing American universities at the turn of the 20th century. The essays cover a wide range of topics, including the history of higher education in the United States, the importance of research and scholarship, and the need for universities to adapt to changing social and economic conditions. Throughout the book, Gilman emphasizes the importance of intellectual rigor, academic freedom, and the pursuit of knowledge for its own sake. The Launching of a University and Other Papers is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of American higher education and the ideas that have shaped it.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.
