Western Leander-Clark College: 1856 1911 (Classic Reprint)

Description: This book tells the story of the founding of Western College, a United Brethren institution established in Iowa in the mid-19th century. The author meticulously recounts the efforts of the college's founders, tracing their journey from initial dreams of bringing higher education to the frontier to the selection of a site and the construction of the first building. The narrative captures the fervor and ambition of these pioneers, their commitment to building a Christian institution in the midst of a rapidly expanding and changing landscape. The book also explores the complexities of establishing a college in a sparsely populated area, delving into the financial challenges, social dynamics, and religious beliefs that shaped the college's early years. Through the lens of Western College, the author sheds light on the broader social, religious, and educational currents of the period, highlighting the unique challenges and triumphs of early American higher education. This richly detailed account offers a compelling glimpse into the origins of a forgotten institution and provides valuable insights into the vital role played by faith and community in the development of the American Midwest. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books.This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some aesthetic errors may persist, however it has been deemed that any such will not detract from the work's significant historical value. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase.

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