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Memoir of Cornelius Conway Felton is a biographical portrait of Cornelius Conway Felton (1807-1862), a distinguished American educator and classicist. Written by George Stillman Hillard, the biography recounts Felton's life, from his early years to his influential tenure as president of Harvard University. It explores his intellectual development, his contributions to classical scholarship, and his impact on American higher education. The memoir highlights Felton's dedication to the study of Greek literature and his efforts to promote classical education in the United States. It also provides insights into the academic and intellectual climate of 19th-century America, offering readers a glimpse into the life and legacy of a prominent figure in American education. ""Memoir of Cornelius Conway Felton"" serves as a tribute to a man whose life was dedicated to learning and the pursuit of knowledge. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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