History Of The Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 1824-1894 - Paperback

by Palmer C. Ricketts (Author)

""History of the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 1824-1894"" is a comprehensive account of the founding and development of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, a private research university located in Troy, New York. The book, authored by Palmer C. Ricketts, covers a period of 70 years, starting from the institute's inception in 1824 and ending in 1894. The book begins with a brief history of the founding of RPI by Stephen Van Rensselaer, a prominent American businessman and philanthropist. Ricketts then goes on to describe the early years of the institute, including its curriculum, faculty, and student body. The book also covers the challenges faced by RPI during its early years, including financial difficulties and the struggle to establish itself as a reputable institution of higher learning.As the book progresses, Ricketts provides a detailed account of the growth and expansion of RPI, including the construction of new buildings, the establishment of new academic programs, and the recruitment of renowned faculty members. The book also covers the various milestones achieved by RPI during this period, such as the awarding of its first degrees and the establishment of its first graduate program.Throughout the book, Ricketts provides insights into the social and cultural context of the times, including the impact of the Civil War on the institute and the changing attitudes towards education in America. The book also includes numerous photographs and illustrations, which help to bring the history of RPI to life.Overall, ""History of the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 1824-1894"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of American higher education or the development of scientific and technological education in the United States.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.