History of Rutgers College: Or an Account of the Union of the Rutgers College (1833)

""History of Rutgers College"" is a book that provides a comprehensive account of the establishment and development of Rutgers College, which was founded in 1766 as Queen's College. The book is written by the Trustees of Rutgers College and was published in 1833. It covers the history of the college from its founding up to the time of publication, including its name change, the growth of its academic programs, and the construction of its campus.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of the college's history. The first chapter provides a brief overview of the founding of the college and its early years. The subsequent chapters delve into the various challenges and triumphs that the college faced over the years, including financial difficulties, the impact of the Revolutionary War, and the growth of the student body.The book also includes a detailed account of the union between Rutgers College and the College of New Jersey (now Princeton University) in 1825, which was a significant event in the history of both institutions. The final chapters of the book cover the construction of the college's new campus in New Brunswick, New Jersey, and the growth of its academic programs and student body in the early 19th century.Overall, ""History of Rutgers College"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of higher education in the United States, as well as the history of New Jersey and the role that Rutgers College played in its development.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.