The Count at Harvard

""The Count at Harvard"" is a novel by Rupert Sargent Holland that follows the adventures of a young European nobleman, Count Valeska, who arrives at Harvard University in the early 1900s to receive an American education. The novel details the Count's experiences as he navigates the unfamiliar territory of American college life, including his interactions with fellow students, professors, and the local community.As a member of the European aristocracy, the Count is used to a life of luxury and privilege, but he quickly learns that things are different in America. He is forced to adjust to a more egalitarian society, where hard work and merit are valued over social status. Along the way, he encounters a colorful cast of characters, from the ambitious and hardworking scholarship students to the wealthy and entitled scions of American industry.Despite the challenges he faces, the Count finds that he is able to thrive at Harvard, thanks to his intelligence, charm, and resourcefulness. He excels in his studies, becomes involved in campus politics, and even finds romance with a beautiful American girl.""The Count at Harvard"" is a lively and entertaining novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of early 20th-century America, as seen through the eyes of a young European aristocrat. It is a story of personal growth, cultural exchange, and the transformative power of education.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.