Inauguration Of Washington University

The book ""Inauguration Of Washington University: At Saint Louis, Missouri"" by Edward Everett is a historical account of the inauguration ceremony of Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri in 1857. The author, Edward Everett, was a prominent American politician and orator who served as the keynote speaker at the inauguration ceremony.The book provides a detailed description of the events leading up to the inauguration, including the planning and construction of the university, as well as the selection of its first president, William Greenleaf Eliot. It also includes transcripts of speeches delivered by various dignitaries at the ceremony, including Everett's keynote address.Throughout the book, Everett emphasizes the importance of education and the role that institutions like Washington University play in shaping the future of the nation. He also highlights the unique challenges faced by the university in its early years, including financial difficulties and the need to establish a strong reputation in a rapidly changing educational landscape.Overall, ""Inauguration Of Washington University"" provides a fascinating glimpse into the early history of one of America's most prestigious universities, as well as the broader social and political context in which it was founded.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.