Reminiscences Of Scenes And Characters In College

By John Mitchell

Book Overview

Reminiscences Of Scenes And Characters In College is a memoir written by John Mitchell and originally published in 1847. The book recounts Mitchell's experiences as a student at the University of Virginia in the early 19th century. Through a series of anecdotes and observations, Mitchell provides a vivid and entertaining portrait of college life in the antebellum South. He describes the various personalities he encountered, including professors, fellow students, and local residents, and reflects on the academic and social challenges he faced as a young man. The book also offers a glimpse into the cultural and political climate of the time, with Mitchell discussing topics such as slavery, religion, and the role of education in society. Overall, Reminiscences Of Scenes And Characters In College is a valuable historical document that sheds light on a pivotal period in American history and provides a fascinating look at college life in the 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164885510
• ISBN13: 9781164885511
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 234 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"