The Life Of Charles W. Eliot (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781432542337)

The Life of Charles W. Eliot is a biography written by Edward H. Cotton that explores the life of the renowned educator and president of Harvard University, Charles W. Eliot. The book delves into Eliot's personal life, his academic career, and his impact on American education. It covers his childhood, education, and early career as a chemist before he became president of Harvard in 1869, a position he held for 40 years. The book also examines Eliot's role in shaping the modern university system and his advocacy for educational reform. Through the use of primary sources and personal anecdotes, Cotton provides a comprehensive look at Eliot's life and legacy, making this book an essential read for anyone interested in the history of American 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: Edward H. Cotton
ISBN-10: 1432542338
ISBN-13: 9781432542337
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 03/01/2007
Pages: 460
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.48lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.02d