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The Origin And Progress Of Boston University: Report Of The President (1893)

The Origin And Progress Of Boston University: Report Of The President (1893)

Warren, William Fairfield

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Fiction AnthologiesGeneral EducationGeneral World History

ISBN10: 1167170989
ISBN13: 9781167170980
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 68
Weight: 0.23
Height: 0.14 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Origin and Progress of Boston University: Report of the President (1893) is a historical account of the founding and development of Boston University. Written by William Fairfield Warren, who served as the university's president from 1881 to 1903, the book provides a comprehensive overview of the institution's early years.The book begins with a brief history of higher education in Boston prior to the founding of Boston University in 1869. Warren then goes on to detail the events that led to the establishment of the university, including the efforts of Methodist leaders to create a new institution of higher learning in the city.The report also provides a detailed account of the early years of Boston University, including information on the university's first president, William B. Rogers, and its first faculty members. Warren describes the challenges that the university faced in its early years, including financial difficulties and the struggle to attract students.Throughout the book, Warren emphasizes the role of Boston University in promoting the ideals of Methodism and providing a liberal education to students of all backgrounds. He also highlights the university's commitment to research and innovation, particularly in the fields of science and technology.Overall, The Origin and Progress of Boston University provides a fascinating glimpse into the early years of one of America's most prestigious universities. Written by a respected scholar and administrator, the book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of higher education in the United States.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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