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''The Story Of A Small College'' is a book written by Isaac Sharpless and published in 1918. The book is a detailed account of the history of Haverford College, a small liberal arts college located in Haverford, Pennsylvania. The author, who served as the president of the college from 1887 to 1917, provides a comprehensive overview of the college’s founding, growth, and development over the years. Sharpless begins the book by describing the early years of the college, including its founding in 1833 and its initial struggles to establish itself as a reputable institution of higher education. He then goes on to discuss the various challenges and triumphs that the college faced over the years, including financial difficulties, changes in leadership, and the impact of major historical events such as the Civil War and World War I. Throughout the book, Sharpless emphasizes the college’s commitment to Quaker values and its dedication to providing a high-quality education to its students. He also highlights the many notable alumni who have passed through the college’s halls, including several prominent politicians, business leaders, and intellectuals. Overall, ''The Story Of A Small College'' is a fascinating and informative account of the history of Haverford College, and provides valuable insights into the challenges and rewards of running a small liberal arts institution in America.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.
