The Life of Charles W. Eliot (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781436678292)

The Life of Charles W. Eliot is a biography written by Edward H. Cotton that chronicles the life of Charles W. Eliot, an influential American educator and president of Harvard University from 1869 to 1909. The book traces Eliot's early life and education, his career as a professor of chemistry and geology at Harvard, and his transformation of the university into a modern research institution. It also explores Eliot's social and political views, including his advocacy for educational reform and his involvement in various social movements. Through extensive research and analysis, Cotton provides a comprehensive portrait of Eliot's life and legacy, shedding light on his impact on American higher education and society as a whole. The Life of Charles W. Eliot is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of American education and the life of one of its most prominent figures.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: 1436678293
ISBN-13: 9781436678292
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/13/2008
Pages: 460
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.86lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.19d