The History of Dartmouth College

Baxter Perry Smith (1829-1884) was an American educator, historian, and author, best known for his seminal work on higher education history, 'The History of Dartmouth College' (1878). Born in Royalton, Vermont, Smith cultivated a deep interest in the academic world, an interest which later became the cornerstone of his literary and educational pursuits. Graduating from Dartmouth College in 1846, h...