Fifty Years Since (Classic Reprint): An Address, Delivered Before the Alumni of the University of North-Carolina, on the 7th of June, 1859, (Being the Being Day Before the Annual Commencement;) - Couverture souple
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Looking back at a 19th?century UNC address, filled with humor, memory, and big ideas. This nonfiction work presents an orange?toned portrait of college life, alumni, and the trials and joys of a growing university on the brink of modern times.
In this speech, the speaker recalls Evening pranks, campus characters, and the legacies of early professors, weaving jokes with serious reflections on mortality, virtue, and education. Along the way, it includes playful anecdotes, literary allusions, and a provocative proposal about temperance, wine, and the potential uses of land for a university community.
- Vivid campus anecdotes from the era, including student pranks and college rituals.
- Character sketches of professors, students, and early university life.
- Thoughtful reflections on time, memory, and the purpose of education.
- A set of provocative ideas about temperance, agriculture, and campus governance.
Ideal for readers of historical addresses, UNC history, and writings that blend humor with moral reflection.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book is a collection of speeches and addresses given by William Hooper, a prominent figure in North Carolina's history and a graduate of the University of North Carolina in 1786. Hooper offers a unique perspective on the early days of the university, sharing anecdotes and insights into the challenges and triumphs of the institution during its formative years. The author provides a glimpse into the lives of students and faculty, painting a vivid picture of campus culture and academic pursuits in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Hooper's writings not only chronicle the university's history but also shed light on the broader social and intellectual landscape of the time, offering valuable insights into the development of higher education in the United States. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781330736418_0
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Fifty Years Since : An Address, Delivered Before the Alumni of the University of North-Carolina, on the 7th of June, 1859, (Being the Being Day Before the Annual Commencement;) (Classic Reprint)
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