Historical Sketches of Lafayette College: With an Account of Its Present Organization and Courses of Study is a book written by William Baxter Owen and published in 1876. The book provides a comprehensive history of Lafayette College, a private liberal arts college located in Easton, Pennsylvania. The author covers the founding of the college in 1826 and its early years, including its struggles with financial difficulties and the Civil War. The book also includes an account of the college's present organization and the courses of study offered at the time of publication. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Lafayette College and the development of higher education in the United States during the 19th century.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.