The Enterprising Life. John McVickar 1787 to 1868 by John Brett Langstaff

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Title: The Enterprising Life. John McVickar 1787 to 1868 by John Brett Langstaff 
Summary: The book portrays McVickar as a representative figure of early American intellectual and religious life, emphasizing his role as an Episcopal clergyman deeply committed to traditional Christianity. A long-serving professor at Columbia College, teaching moral philosophy, rhetoric, and later political economy. He was one of the first educators to introduce economics (political economy) into American higher education. 
Author: John Brett Langstaff 
Publisher: ST. Martins Press. New York
Year Published: 1961
Edition: Original
Binding type: Hardcover
ISBN: 
Dimensions: 23.5cm x 15.5cm 
Notes: 
SKU: VSS / 264 / G / 7244 / 5557
Condition 
Dust Jacket Condition: Not applicable
Book condition: Good. Handling marks, marks, toning
Binding: Intact
Pages: 427 pages
 
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