9781528037549 - Universities in America: An Inaugural Address Delivered in Ann Arbor, Michigan, October 1st, 1863 (Classic Reprint) von Haven, Erastus Otis (4 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, part of a series, presents the inaugural address of the University of Michigan's first president, Reverend Dr. Haven, from 1863. The speech delivers an overview of the newly established institution, noting its mission as a state university and its allegiance to both state and nation. The author discusses the importance of a university education, emphasizing its role in fostering intellectual growth, cultivating morality, and promoting national unity. The address also touches upon the challenges faced by universities at the time, including the tension between tradition and innovation, and the need for financial support. Through its insights into the history and mission of the University of Michigan, this book sheds light on the broader development of higher education in the United States during the 19th century. 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.

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