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Paperback History Of The College Of New Jersey V1: From Its Origin In 1746 To The Commencement Of 1854 (1877) Book

ISBN: 1104867427

ISBN13: 9781104867423

History Of The College Of New Jersey V1: From Its Origin In 1746 To The Commencement Of 1854 (1877)

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""History of the College of New Jersey V1: From Its Origin in 1746 to the Commencement of 1854"" is a book written by John Maclean and published in 1877. The book provides a comprehensive account of the history of the College of New Jersey, which is now known as Princeton University. It covers the period from the founding of the college in 1746 to the commencement of 1854, which was a time of significant growth and development for the institution.The book is divided into chapters that cover different periods in the college's history, including its early years, the Revolutionary War era, and the 19th century. Maclean provides detailed information on the founders of the college, the curriculum, the faculty, and the students. He also discusses the challenges that the college faced, such as financial difficulties, controversies over religious affiliations, and the impact of the Civil War.Throughout the book, Maclean emphasizes the importance of the college's mission to educate young men to be leaders in their communities and the nation. He also highlights the contributions of notable alumni, including James Madison, Aaron Burr, and Woodrow Wilson.Overall, ""History of the College of New Jersey V1: From Its Origin in 1746 to the Commencement of 1854"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Princeton University and the role that it has played in American higher education.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.

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