Charles Lewis Cocke, Founder of Hollins College

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Smith, William Robert Lee

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Charles Lewis Cocke, Founder of Hollins College" by William Robert Lee Smith is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This biography focuses on the life and achievements of Charles Lewis Cocke, who played a pivotal role in advancing education for women in the South through the establishment of Hollins College. It highlights his dedication to educational ideals, personal sacrifices, and the profound impact he had on thousands of students during his tenure. The opening of the biography sets the tone by establishing the admiration and affection the author holds for Cocke. It introduces readers to Cocke's early life and influences, detailing his upbringing in a family that valued education and religious faith. The narrative provides insights into his formative years, academic pursuits, and eventual decision to dedicate himself to the higher education of women-an aspiration that would shape his life's work. Smith illustrates Cocke as a pioneering figure who faced various challenges while striving to improve the educational landscape for young women, thus laying the groundwork for Hollins College as a prominent institution. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Julia Neufeld, Roberta Staehlin, David Garcia and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 70.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2011-10-06