9780282934859 - Fire on the Prairie: The Story of Wheaton College (Classic Reprint) von Willard, Warren Wyeth (3 Ergebnisse)

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book is a historical narrative of Wheaton College, founded in 1853 as Illinois Institute. The author, a chaplain who has served at the college for many years, has drawn on extensive research and personal experience to tell the story of Wheaton's founding and development. The book begins by describing the religious and social climate of the time, and the role that Wheaton College played in the anti-slavery movement. The author then goes on to discuss the college's early years, its struggles and its successes. The book is filled with anecdotes and personal stories that bring to life the people who shaped Wheaton College's historyâ"from its founders to its presidents to its students. The author concludes by reflecting on the college's legacy and its continued importance in the 21st century. Wheaton College, he argues, is a testament to the power of faith and education to transform lives and communities. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.