The Builders of Ursinus: A College in the American Tradition in Old Pennsylvania (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781258616144)

The Builders of Ursinus is a historical book written by Revelle Wilson Brown, which tells the story of the creation of Ursinus College in Pennsylvania. The book documents the establishment of the college by a group of German Reformed Church members in 1869, and the challenges they faced in building and maintaining the institution. The author provides a detailed account of the college's early years, including its struggles with finances, its efforts to attract students, and its relationship with the local community. The book also explores the role of Ursinus College in shaping the American educational landscape, and its contributions to the development of the liberal arts curriculum. Through this insightful and engaging work, readers will gain a deeper understanding of the history of Ursinus College, and the enduring legacy of this important institution in American higher education.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.

Author: Revelle Wilson Brown
ISBN-10: 1258616149
ISBN-13: 9781258616144
Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
Language: English
Published: 03/16/2013
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.48lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.25d