A Discourse on the Life, Services and Character of Stephen Van Rensselaer, Delivered Before the Albany Institute, April 15, 1839: With an Historical Sketch of the Colony and Manor of Rensselaerwyck in - Hardcover

Daniel D. Barnard

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0666190895 ISBN 13: 9780666190895

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

A concise, thoughtful tribute that blends biography with local history and education reform.

The book surveys the life of Stephen Van Rensselaer through the lens of his public service, his role as a landholder, and his lasting impact on science education and civic life.

It traces how one figure embodies shifts from a Dutch-feudal past to an American republic, and how his work shaped institutions in the Albany area. Readers will gain a window into the Albany Institute’s origins, the rise of the Rensselaer Institute, and the way philanthropy and practical science changed teaching and communities.

• How Van Rensselaer bridged feudal heritage and republican ideals in his life and work.
• The founding and sustained funding of the Rensselaer Institute, with a focus on practical science for everyday life.
• A look at his leadership in Masonry and his public stance on civic charity and education.
• Insights into the Manor of Rensselaerwyck and colonial governance, including tenant rights and local representation.

Ideal for readers of local history, biographical studies, and those curious about the intersection of science, education, and civic duty in early America.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0666190895
• ISBN 13: 9780666190895
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 78