Publisher's Synopsis
The Story of Pomona College is a historical book written by Charles Burt Sumner and published in 1914. The book tells the story of the founding and development of Pomona College, a private liberal arts college located in Claremont, California. Sumner traces the college's origins back to the early 1880s, when a group of Congregationalist ministers and educators came together to establish a new college in Southern California. He describes the challenges and triumphs of the college's early years, including the construction of its first buildings and the recruitment of its first faculty and students. Sumner also explores the college's academic and cultural history, highlighting the achievements of its faculty and students in fields ranging from literature and science to music and athletics. The book concludes with a look at the college's present and future prospects, including its plans for expansion and continued growth. Overall, The Story of Pomona College is a fascinating and informative account of one of America's oldest and most prestigious liberal arts colleges.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.
