Milton Haight Turk Knihy

This concise history tells the story of the Hobart and William Smith Colleges, from their founding in the early nineteenth century through the end of the First World War. Turk highlights key events and personalities in the colleges' history, placing them in the context of broader social and cultural trends. He also explores the colleges' ongoing commitment to academic excellence and social justice.

This book features two essays by Thomas De Quincey. The first essay, The English Mail-Coach, reminisces about the lost era of mail-coaches and their significance during De Quincey's childhood. The second essay, Joan of Arc, chronicles the life and death of one of France's most revered, yet controversial figures.