William Rainey Harper

The book ""William Rainey Harper: First President Of The University Of Chicago"" by Thomas Wakefield Goodspeed is a detailed biography of the life and achievements of William Rainey Harper, who was the first president of the University of Chicago. The book begins by tracing Harper's early life and education, including his upbringing in New Concord, Ohio, and his studies at Muskingum College and Yale University.The author then goes on to explore Harper's career as an educator, which included teaching positions at Denison University, Yale University, and the University of Chicago. The book also delves into Harper's work as a scholar, particularly his contributions to the field of Semitic studies, and his role in founding the American Institute of Sacred Literature.In addition to his academic work, the book also examines Harper's role as a public intellectual and his involvement in various social and political causes of his time, including the temperance movement and the fight for women's suffrage.Overall, ""William Rainey Harper: First President Of The University Of Chicago"" provides a comprehensive and engaging portrait of a pioneering figure in American higher education and intellectual life.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.