Reprint of the original, first published in 1882.

This comprehensive history of Bowdoin College provides readers with a detailed account of the institution's founding and evolution over time. The book includes biographical sketches of notable graduates, providing readers with a comprehensive understanding of the college's role in shaping generations of scholars and intellectuals. With its engaging narrative and rich historical detail, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of higher education in America. This 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 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. 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.

The unique and influential architecture of sixteen New England colleges