History Of The University Of The South, At Sewanee, Tennessee
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History Of The University Of The South, At Sewanee, Tennessee recounts the origins and early development of this unique institution. Founded in 1857 under the auspices of the Episcopal Church, the University of the South, commonly known as Sewanee, aimed to create a leading center of higher learning in the antebellum South. George Rainsford Fairbanks details the initial vision, the challenges posed by the Civil War, and the subsequent efforts to rebuild and establish the university on a firm foundation. This historical account explores the founders' aspirations, the architectural design of the...
History Of The University Of The South, At Sewanee, Tennessee recounts the origins and early development of this unique institution. Founded in 1857 under the auspices of the Episcopal Church, the University of the South, commonly known as Sewanee, aimed to create a leading center of higher learning in the antebellum South. George Rainsford Fairbanks details the initial vision, the challenges posed by the Civil War, and the subsequent efforts to rebuild and establish the university on a firm foundation. This historical account explores the founders' aspirations, the architectural design of the campus, and the university's role in the social and intellectual life of the region. Fairbanks provides insights into the personalities who shaped Sewanee, the curriculum offered, and the overall ethos of the institution. A valuable resource for those interested in the history of education, the American South, and the Episcopal Church, this book captures the spirit and ambition of a university striving to make its mark. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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