This book is a history of Lafayette College, a small liberal arts college in Pennsylvania, covering the period from its founding in 1826 to the end of the 19th century. The book includes biographical sketches of prominent alumni and faculty members, as well as information on the college's academic programs, athletics, and cultural life. The author, Selden Jennings Coffin, was a professor of history at Lafayette College. The book was first published in 1893.

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