History Of Westminster College, 1851-1903 (1903) - Michael Montgomery Fisher - Bog

""History of Westminster College, 1851-1903"" is a book written by Michael Montgomery Fisher and published in 1903. The book provides a comprehensive account of the history of Westminster College, a private liberal arts college located in Fulton, Missouri, United States. The author traces the college's origins back to its founding in 1851 by the Presbyterian Church and describes its growth and development over the course of its first fifty-two years. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a specific period in the college's history. The author discusses the challenges faced by the college in its early years, including financial difficulties and the Civil War. He also highlights the contributions of key individuals, such as the college's first president, William W. Robertson, and its second president, William F. Swahlen. Throughout the book, Fisher provides detailed descriptions of the college's curriculum, student life, and campus facilities. He also includes numerous photographs and illustrations, as well as excerpts from speeches and other documents related to the college's history. Overall, ""History of Westminster College, 1851-1903"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of higher education in the United States, particularly the history of small liberal arts colleges. It offers a rich and detailed account of the challenges and triumphs of one such institution during a critical period in American history.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.