Publisher's Synopsis
""A Brief History Of The University Of Notre Dame Du Lac, Indiana, From 1842 To 1892"" is a historical account of the University of Notre Dame, written by the university itself and published in 1895. The book covers the university's founding in 1842 by Father Edward Sorin, a French missionary, and its growth and development over the next 50 years. It details the challenges and triumphs of the university, including the devastating fire of 1879 that destroyed much of the campus. The book also provides information on the university's academic programs, athletic teams, and student life during this time period. The text is accompanied by numerous illustrations and photographs of the campus, buildings, and people associated with the university. This book is an important resource for anyone interested in the history of Notre Dame or higher education in America during the 19th century.Prepared For The Golden Jubilee, To Be Celebrated June 11, 12 And 13, 1895.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.