Addresses at the Inauguration of Rev. Rufus W. Bailey, A. M. As President of Austin College, Huntsville, Texas, February 13, 1859 (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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9781332842155: Addresses at the Inauguration of Rev. Rufus W. Bailey, A. M. As President of Austin College, Huntsville, Texas, February 13, 1859 (Classic Reprint)

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This book presents the proceedings of the inaugural president of Austin College during the establishment of one of Texas's first institutions of higher education. His speech illuminates the significance of education, particularly in moral enlightenment and public virtue, addressing the key role it plays in the development of both the state of Texas and the nation as a whole. The author provides a detailed history of the college, including its founding, challenges, and triumphs, as well as insights into the lives of its founders. This book is a valuable resource for scholars and historians interested in the history of education in Texas and the United States, and offers a fascinating glimpse into the origins of one of the state's most prestigious institutions.

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