Student Life At Amherst College: Its Organizations, Their Membership And History (1871) - Paperback

by George Rugg Cutting (Author)

""Student Life At Amherst College: Its Organizations, Their Membership And History"" is a historical book written by George Rugg Cutting in 1871. The book provides a detailed account of the various student organizations that existed at Amherst College during the mid-19th century, including their membership and history.The author begins by discussing the literary societies that were popular at the time, such as the Athenian and the Alexandrian societies. He then moves on to discuss other organizations, such as the debating society, the athletic association, and the musical association. Each organization is described in detail, including its purpose, activities, and notable members.Cutting also provides a brief history of Amherst College, describing its founding and early years. He discusses the role of the faculty and administration in student life, as well as the social and cultural events that took place on campus.Overall, ""Student Life At Amherst College: Its Organizations, Their Membership And History"" offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of higher education in the mid-19th century. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Amherst College or the development of student organizations in American colleges and universities.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.