Inauguration of Washington University: At Saint Louis, Missouri (1857)

The book ""Inauguration Of Washington University: At Saint Louis, Missouri (1857)"" by Edward Everett is a historical account of the inauguration ceremony of Washington University, which took place in Saint Louis, Missouri in 1857. The author, Edward Everett, was a renowned American politician, diplomat, and orator who served as the United States Secretary of State and the Governor of Massachusetts.The book provides a detailed description of the events that took place during the inauguration ceremony, including the speeches given by various dignitaries and the activities that were organized to celebrate the occasion. It also includes a brief history of the university and its founding, along with the vision and goals of its founders.The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Washington University or the educational landscape of the United States in the mid-19th century. It provides a glimpse into the aspirations and ideals of the people who founded the university and the challenges they faced in establishing it. The book is written in a clear and concise style, making it accessible to a wide range of readers.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.