Addresses by Rev. Jesse Appleton, D.D., Late President of Bowdoin College (Classic Reprint): Delivered at the Annual Commencements, From 1808 to 1818; ... a Sketch of His Character (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Inhaltsangabe

A collection of annual addresses delivered at Bowdoin College from 1808 to 1818, with a sketch of the president’s character.

These writings frame the value of liberal education and offer practical reflections on character, duty, and the duties of scholars. The volume includes the addresses themselves, an introductory lecture on college life, and correspondence related to publishing these speeches.

• Explore the aims and hopes behind college life in the early 1800s.
• Read the discussion of character, virtue, and the responsibilities of students and graduates.
• See how the author framed education, leadership, and the role of a college president in that era.
• Learn about the publication process and the motivation to preserve these talks for future students.

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