Addresses by Rev. Jesse Appleton, D. D (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Name: Addresses by Rev. Jesse Appleton, D. D (Classic Reprint)
Author: Jesse Appleton
ISBN: 9780483099593

Jesse Appleton

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0483099597 ISBN 13: 9780483099593

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2020

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Browse a moving collection of addresses and memorial pieces from Bowdoin College’s early years, including the inaugural address, multiple commencement addresses, and thoughtful reflections on college life.

This edition gathers Dr. Appleton’s public speeches, inauguration remarks, and related writings into a single volume. It also includes a character sketch, a letter from students requesting publication, and a moving posthumous publication of his last communications. The material offers historical insight into college life, education, and moral reflection in the early 19th century.

Inside you’ll find: a prefatory sketch of the president’s character, the inaugural and annual commencement addresses, the introductory lecture on college life, and letters to and from Bowdoin College students and faculty. These pieces present both practical guidance for students and a memorial tribute to a respected leader.

Inaugural Address and introductory lecture on the dangers and securities of college life
Annual commencement addresses from 1808 through 1818
Letters and a formal sketch honoring President Appleton
Contextual introduction and a closing note from Bowdoin College friends

Ideal for readers of university history, 19th‑century religious education, and those interested in the life and work of early American educators.

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