Publisher's Synopsis
The University of King's College, Windsor, Nova Scotia: 1790-1890 is a book written by Henry Youle Hind and published in 1890. The book provides a comprehensive history of the University of King's College, a prestigious institution located in Windsor, Nova Scotia, Canada. The author traces the founding of the university in 1790, its growth and development over the course of a century, and its impact on the academic and cultural landscape of Nova Scotia and Canada as a whole. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the university's early struggles for survival, its role in shaping the intellectual and religious life of the region, and its contributions to the fields of theology, law, medicine, and the arts. The author also provides detailed biographies of the many distinguished scholars, teachers, and students who have passed through the halls of King's College over the years. Overall, The University of King's College, Windsor, Nova Scotia: 1790-1890 is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of higher education in Canada and the role of universities in shaping the cultural and intellectual life of a nation.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.
