Recollections of College Life, at Marshall College, Mercersberg, Pennsylvania, from 1839 to 1845: A Narrative, with Reflections (1886)

Recollections of College Life at Marshall College, Mercersberg, Pennsylvania from 1839 to 1845 is a memoir written by Theodore Appel and published in 1886. The book is a personal account of the author's experiences as a student at Marshall College, a small liberal arts college in Pennsylvania, during the mid-19th century. The narrative is divided into chapters that cover different aspects of college life, including academics, social life, and extracurricular activities. Appel provides vivid descriptions of his professors, classmates, and the campus environment, and reflects on the challenges and triumphs of his college years. The book also includes reflections on the value of a liberal arts education and the importance of intellectual curiosity. Recollections of College Life is a valuable historical document that offers insight into the daily life of a college student in the mid-19th century, as well as a thoughtful reflection on the enduring value of higher education.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.