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"In this first volume on the history of one of America's most outstanding liberal art institutions, Professor Gilbert provides a wealth of fascinating detail about Hillsdale College's students, faculty, staff, and campus life."

"Using scholarship that often crackles with controversy, historian Arlan Gilbert explains why - since its founding on the western frontier - Hillsdale College has symbolized freedom and independence while steadfastlyy reflecting the values of heartland America.  By his extensive use of primary sources, Gilbert defines for the first time Hillsdale's major contributions as a pioneer in American higher education."

"Hillsdale was the first American college to prohibit by charter as a condition of its founding all discrimination based on race, religion or sex."

"This is a fascinating tale of how pioneers started Hillsdale College. It includes many stories and descriptions of student life and how the independence of early settlers was reflected in the college they formed. If any of your ancestors attended Hillsdale College, you will get an idea of the life they led and the values that they probably espoused. I chose this book because my great grandmother graduated from there in 1870; I now feel that I know her just a little bit. The book is a good study of what made our country great."