9781331662723 - Guide to Princeton: The Town; The University (Classic Reprint) di Collins, Varnum Lansing (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book recounts the history of Princeton, a picturesque hamlet founded in the late 17th century and whose significance has since been cemented by housing the prestigious Princeton University. The author introduces the reader to prominent historical figures, such as Washington and Lafayette, and incorporates various accounts of the university's early years - including the occupation and destruction of Nassau Hall by British forces during the Revolutionary War and the later restoration of the building. The author also gives an account of notable sites in and around Princeton, such as battlefields, inns, and churches, all of which have seen their share of historical events. The book is a valuable resource for those interested in the historical tapestry of Princeton and the United States. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.