History Of William Jewell College: Liberty, Clay County, Missouri (1893) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781166092962)

The ""History of William Jewell College: Liberty, Clay County, Missouri (1893)"" is a comprehensive account of the founding and early years of William Jewell College, a private liberal arts college located in Liberty, Missouri. Written by James Gregory Clark, the book chronicles the college's origins in the mid-19th century, its growth and development, and its place in the educational landscape of Missouri and the United States.The book begins with an overview of the early history of Liberty, Missouri, and the role of the Baptist Church in the founding of the college. It then traces the growth of the college from its humble beginnings as a small Baptist academy to a fully-fledged college with a diverse student body and a reputation for academic excellence.Throughout the book, Clark provides detailed descriptions of the college's curriculum, faculty, and facilities, as well as its many accomplishments and challenges. He also highlights the contributions of key figures in the college's history, including its founders, administrators, and faculty members.In addition to its historical content, the ""History of William Jewell College"" is also notable for its richly detailed illustrations and photographs, which provide a vivid glimpse into the daily life of the college and its students.Overall, this book is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the history of William Jewell College, the Baptist Church, or the development 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.

Author: James Gregory Clark
ISBN-10: 1166092968
ISBN-13: 9781166092962
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 284
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.29lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.75d