9781333649562 - the book of the opening of the rice institute, vol. 1 of 3: being an account of an academic festival held in celebration of the formal opening of the ... founded in the city of houston, texas de rice, william marsh (3 resultados)
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Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This volume presents the proceedings of the inaugural ceremonies of the Rice Institute in Houston, Texas, which was founded in 1912 by William Marsh Rice. The festivities celebrated the opening of the new university and featured esteemed scholars from around the world delivering lectur…es in the arts and sciences. The renowned physicist Senator Vito Volterra spoke on the progress of science, while Professor Sir William Ramsay delivered a series of lectures on chemistry, and Dr. Rafael Altamira y Crevea discussed the history of human progress and civilization. The inaugural addresses also featured the celebrated philosopher Sir Henry Jones, who spoke on the importance of fostering a passion for truth in both academia and everyday life. This book offers a glimpse into the intellectual landscape of the early 20th century and the significant role the Rice Institute has played in the advancement of learning ever since. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.
