The Autobiography and Letters of Matthew Vassar

The Autobiography and Letters of Matthew Vassar is a book that was published in 1916. It is written by Matthew Vassar, who was a prominent American businessman and philanthropist. The book is a collection of Vassar's personal letters and his own autobiography. In the autobiography, Vassar tells the story of his life, from his childhood in England to his success as a businessman in America. He describes his journey to the United States, his early struggles as an entrepreneur, and his eventual founding of Vassar College, one of the first women's colleges in the country. The letters included in the book provide insight into Vassar's personal life and his relationships with family and friends. They also offer a glimpse into the social and political climate of the time period, as Vassar corresponded with many influential figures of the day. Overall, The Autobiography and Letters of Matthew Vassar is a valuable historical document that sheds light on the life of an important American figure and the early days of Vassar College.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.