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History Of Higher Education In Kentucky (1899)

History Of Higher Education In Kentucky (1899)

Lewis, Alvin Fayette

Paperback

Fiction AnthologiesGeneral EducationRegional: Middle Atlantic

ISBN10: 1164934910
ISBN13: 9781164934912
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 398
Weight: 1.17
Height: 0.82 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The book History Of Higher Education In Kentucky by Alvin Fayette Lewis, published in 1899, is a comprehensive account of the evolution of higher education in the state of Kentucky. The author traces the development of higher education in the state from the earliest days of the frontier, through the establishment of the first colleges and universities, up to the present day.The book begins with an overview of the early settlers in Kentucky and their desire to establish institutions of higher learning. It then goes on to describe the founding of the first colleges and universities in the state, including Transylvania University, Georgetown College, and Centre College.The author provides detailed accounts of the growth and development of these institutions, as well as the challenges they faced, such as financial difficulties, political turmoil, and the impact of the Civil War. He also explores the role of religion in higher education and the establishment of seminaries and theological schools.In addition to providing a history of individual institutions, the book also examines broader trends in higher education in Kentucky, such as the rise of the land-grant college movement and the establishment of state universities.Overall, History Of Higher Education In Kentucky is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of education in the United States, particularly in the state of Kentucky. It provides a detailed and engaging account of the people, institutions, and events that have shaped higher education in the state over the past two centuries.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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