John Harvard's Life in America, or, Social and Political Life in New England in 1637-1638
Andrew McFarland Davis
John Harvard’s Life in America, or, Social and Political Life in New England in 1637-1638
Andrew McFarland Davis
This book provides a rare glimpse into the life of John Harvard, the founder of Harvard University. It explores the social and political landscape of New England in the mid-seventeenth century, and sheds light on the factors that motivated Harvard to donate his library and half of his estate to the newly established college. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of American education.
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