A Menace To Georgetown: An Account Of The Recent Attempt To Cut Streets Through The College Grounds (1908)

""A Menace to Georgetown"" is a historical account written by David Hillhouse Buel in 1908. The book details the recent attempt to cut streets through the college grounds of Georgetown University, which threatened the integrity of the institution and the surrounding community. Buel, a journalist and Georgetown alumnus, provides a detailed analysis of the events leading up to the attempted street cutting, including the political and economic motivations behind it. He also describes the efforts of the Georgetown community to resist the street cutting, including legal battles and public protests. The book provides a fascinating glimpse into the history of Georgetown University and the challenges faced by academic institutions in the early 20th century. It is a valuable resource for historians, educators, and anyone interested in the history of higher education in the United States.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.