{"product_id":"william-rainey-harper-first-president-of-the-university-of-chicago-9781026083741","title":"William Rainey Harper: First President of the University of Chicago","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Thomas Wakefield Goodspeed\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Tradd Street Press\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Tradd Street Press\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Educators\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"William Rainey Harper, First President of the University of Chicago\"\u003c\/b\u003e is a comprehensive biographical study of one of the most influential figures in the history of American higher education. Written by Thomas Wakefield Goodspeed, this work provides a detailed account of Harper's extraordinary life, from his early years as a linguistic prodigy to his pivotal role in conceptualizing and leading a world-class research institution.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe narrative explores Harper's revolutionary vision for the modern university, highlighting his dedication to scholarship, his innovative administrative structures, and his tireless efforts to build the University of Chicago from the ground up. Through careful documentation, the author captures the energy and intellect of a man who served not only as a college president but also as a dedicated scholar of Semitic languages and a pioneer in university extension services. The work sheds light on the academic and social landscape of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, illustrating the profound impact of Harper's leadership on the evolution of American academia.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs both a historical record and a portrait of a visionary educator, this biography offers valuable insights into the foundations of a great institution and the development of the American university system.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tradd Street Press","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":47887181512855,"sku":"9781026083741","price":3067.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781026083741.webp?v=1781157217","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/william-rainey-harper-first-president-of-the-university-of-chicago-9781026083741","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}