Wells College and Its Founders: An Historical Sketch (Classic Reprint)

Description: This book tells the fascinating story of the founding of Wells College for women in 1868, a time when women's educational opportunities were far more limited. The author, a Professor of Oratory and Belles-Lettres at the institution, traces the history of the college, highlighting the obstacles faced by its founder, Henry Wells, and the determination with which he overcame them. The book explores the significant role of Wells College, along with other women's colleges founded in the late 19th century, in shaping the broader movement for women's higher education in the United States. The author highlights the importance of these institutions in providing women with access to rigorous academic programs and challenging their intellectual and creative potential. The book sheds light on the changing attitudes towards women's education during this period, showcasing the courage and vision of those who fought to expand educational opportunities for women. It's a valuable addition to the history of education and women's rights, offering insights into the transformative power of education in empowering women and advancing social progress. 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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