Shelby Seminary Memorial, 1854-1869 (1886)

Shelby Seminary Memorial, 1854-1869 is a historical book written by Jasper Lewis Douthit in 1886. The book provides an in-depth account of Shelby Seminary, a prominent educational institution in Shelby County, Alabama, during the mid-19th century. The author has extensively researched the history of the seminary and has compiled a comprehensive record of its establishment, growth, and eventual closure.The book contains detailed information about the faculty, staff, and students of Shelby Seminary, including their backgrounds, achievements, and contributions to the institution. It also describes the curriculum, teaching methods, and extracurricular activities offered at the seminary, providing a vivid picture of the educational environment of the time.In addition to its focus on the seminary, the book also sheds light on the social and cultural context of the period, including the impact of the Civil War on the institution and its community. The author has used a variety of sources, including official records, personal diaries, and letters, to provide a rich and nuanced account of the seminary and its place in the history of Alabama.Overall, Shelby Seminary Memorial, 1854-1869 is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of education, the Civil War era, or the social and cultural history of the American South.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.