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The Life Of Willbur Fisk: First President Of The Wesleyan University (1842)

The Life Of Willbur Fisk: First President Of The Wesleyan University (1842)

Holdich, Joseph

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ISBN10: 1104497689
ISBN13: 9781104497682
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: May 10 2009
Pages: 460
Weight: 1.34
Height: 0.93 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Life of Wilbur Fisk: First President of the Wesleyan University is a biographical book written by Joseph Holdich and published in 1842. The book provides a comprehensive account of the life and achievements of Wilbur Fisk, who was the first president of the Wesleyan University, an American private liberal arts college in Middletown, Connecticut. The book covers Fisk's early life, his education, his career as a Methodist preacher, and his contributions to the establishment and growth of the Wesleyan University. It also explores Fisk's religious beliefs and his commitment to social justice, including his advocacy for the abolition of slavery. Holdich's writing style is engaging and informative, providing readers with a detailed portrait of Fisk's life and times. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of American education, Methodism, or social reform movements in the 19th century. Overall, The Life of Wilbur Fisk is a fascinating and inspiring account of a remarkable individual who left a lasting legacy in American higher education and social justice.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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