The history of Harvard University

by Josiah Quincy III

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654 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1840

About the author

Josiah Quincy III (1772 - 1864), American educator and political figure, president of Harvard University 1829 - 1845, U.S. Representative 1805 - 1813, mayor of Boston 1823 - 1828.

He was also known as Josiah Quincy Jr., not to be confused with his father Josiah Quincy II, and his son and grandson who were also known as Josiah Quincy Jr.