An Address Delivered Before the Alumni Association of Rutgers College, New Brunswick, New Jersey, at Its 104th Anniversary, June 16th, 1874 (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Richard Ludlow Larremore

 
9781330707852: An Address Delivered Before the Alumni Association of Rutgers College, New Brunswick, New Jersey, at Its 104th Anniversary, June 16th, 1874 (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Explore how education, work, and society shape human progress in an influential 19th‑century address. This edition presents Richard Ludlow Larremore’s 1874 lecture on the nature, development, and rewards of Progressive Humanity, urging readers to examine education, industry, and public life with clear sight and purpose.


Framed as a practical inquiry into how individuals and communities rise from basic needs to shared prosperity, the talk surveys agriculture, commerce, and manufactures as the tripods of national growth. It also discusses the role of schools, culture, and public opinion in guiding a just and thriving society. The speaker calls for thoughtful leadership, disciplined intellect, and a cooperative spirit between scholars and citizens to meet the era’s challenges.



  • Understand how early human needs gave rise to agriculture, trade, and industry as foundations of civilization.

  • See how education and culture are linked to social progress and responsible citizenship.

  • Explore the balance between belief, science, and public life in shaping policy and reform.

  • Learn why strong intellect, moral purpose, and enduring liberal learning are encouraged for graduates.


Ideal for readers of history, philosophy, and education who want a historical perspective on the duties of scholars and citizens in a changing world.

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