A Century Of Maryville College, 1819-1919

""A Century Of Maryville College, 1819-1919: A Story Of Altruism"" is a historical account of the first hundred years of Maryville College, a Presbyterian liberal arts college in Tennessee, USA. Written by Samuel Tyndale Wilson and originally published in 1916, the book chronicles the college's founding, growth, and development from its humble beginnings as a single-room schoolhouse to a thriving institution of higher education. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the college's history, including its early struggles with financial instability, the impact of the Civil War on the campus and its students, and the various academic and social initiatives that helped shape the college's identity. Throughout the text, Wilson emphasizes the role of altruism in the college's success, highlighting the selfless dedication of its faculty, staff, and supporters in creating a vibrant educational community. In addition to its historical content, the book also includes numerous photographs, illustrations, and maps that help bring the college's past to life. Overall, ""A Century Of Maryville College, 1819-1919: A Story Of Altruism"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of American higher education, as well as those with a connection to Maryville College and its legacy of service and excellence.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.