This book presents a collection of exercises surrounding the inauguration of James Wood as President of Hanover College in 1859. The text provides insightful context into educational practices in the mid-19th century, including priorities, structures, and challenges faced by faculty. It supports its arguments with references to higher learning institutions from centuries past, and highlights the significance of religion, scholarship, and competent leadership in the development of young minds. As a whole, this book provides valuable insight into the aims and aspirations of education in America during a time when the nation was experiencing rapid growth and change.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book presents a collection of exercises surrounding the inauguration of James Wood as President of Hanover College in 1859. The text provides insightful context into educational practices in the mid-19th century, including priorities, structures, and challenges faced by faculty. It supports its arguments with references to higher learning institutions from centuries past, and highlights the significance of religion, scholarship, and competent leadership in the development of young minds. As a whole, this book provides valuable insight into the aims and aspirations of education in America during a time when the nation was experiencing rapid growth and change. 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. Seller Inventory # 9781334751141_0
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