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Through One Hundred And Fifty Years: The University Of Pittsburgh

Through One Hundred And Fifty Years: The University Of Pittsburgh

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ISBN10: 1163825247
ISBN13: 9781163825242
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 656
Weight: 1.90
Height: 1.32 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Through One Hundred And Fifty Years: The University Of Pittsburgh by Agnes Lynch Starrett is a comprehensive history of the University of Pittsburgh, chronicling its evolution from its humble beginnings as Pittsburgh Academy in 1787 to its status as a leading research institution in the 20th century. The book covers the University's growth, challenges, and triumphs over the course of 150 years, including its role in the Civil War, its expansion into a multi-disciplinary institution, and its contributions to scientific research and medical breakthroughs. Starrett also delves into the personalities and accomplishments of the University's most notable faculty and alumni, including Andrew Carnegie, Jonas Salk, and Mary Cassatt. With meticulous research and engaging storytelling, Through One Hundred And Fifty Years offers a fascinating glimpse into the history of one of America's most prestigious universities.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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