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Thomas G. Clemson: His Influence in Developing Land Grant Colleges

Thomas G. Clemson: His Influence in Developing Land Grant Colleges

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Fiction AnthologiesGeneral EducationGeneral World History

ISBN10: 1168672902
ISBN13: 9781168672902
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 50
Weight: 0.54
Height: 0.25 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Thomas G. Clemson: His Influence In Developing Land Grant Colleges is a book written by Robert F. Poole that explores the life and legacy of Thomas G. Clemson, a prominent figure in the development of land grant colleges in the United States. The book delves into Clemson's early life, his career as a politician and diplomat, and his dedication to education and agricultural reform. The author examines Clemson's role in the establishment of Clemson University in South Carolina, which was named in his honor, and his contributions to the broader movement to create public universities that would serve the needs of ordinary citizens. Through detailed research and analysis, Poole provides a comprehensive portrait of Clemson's life and work, shedding light on his lasting impact on American higher education. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of education in the United States and the individuals who shaped it.Delivered At The 1957 South Carolina Dinner Of The Newcomen Society Held At Clemson House Hotel.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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