An Address Delivered July 20, 1830, Before The Peithessophian And Philoclean Societies Of Rutgers College (1852)

""An Address Delivered July 20, 1830, Before The Peithessophian And Philoclean Societies Of Rutgers College"" is a book written by William Wirt and published in 1852. The book is a transcript of a speech delivered by Wirt on July 20, 1830, before the Peithessophian and Philoclean Societies of Rutgers College. The speech covers a range of topics, including the importance of education, the role of the individual in society, and the need for moral and intellectual development. Wirt also discusses the history and founding of Rutgers College, and the challenges faced by the institution in its early years.Throughout the speech, Wirt emphasizes the importance of character and virtue, and the need for individuals to work towards the betterment of society as a whole. He argues that education is the key to achieving these goals, and that institutions like Rutgers College have an important role to play in shaping the future of the nation.Overall, ""An Address Delivered July 20, 1830, Before The Peithessophian And Philoclean Societies Of Rutgers College"" is a thought-provoking and insightful work that offers a glimpse into the world of early 19th century America, and the values and ideals that shaped the nation during this period.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.