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""Charles W. Eliot: President Of Harvard University May 19, 1869 To May 19, 1909"" is a historical biography written by Eugen Kuehnemann in 1909. The book chronicles the life and tenure of Charles W. Eliot, who served as the President of Harvard University for 40 years, from 1869 to 1909. The author provides a detailed account of Eliot's personal and professional life, including his early education, his appointment as president of Harvard, and his many accomplishments during his tenure. The book also delves into Eliot's impact on the university and the educational system as a whole, particularly his efforts to modernize the curriculum and promote academic freedom. With its thorough research and detailed analysis, ""Charles W. Eliot: President Of Harvard University May 19, 1869 To May 19, 1909"" offers a fascinating glimpse into one of the most influential figures in American education history.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.