 | Faithful Intellect: Samuel S. Nelles and Victoria University Subjects: Nelles S.S. (Samuel Sobieski) 1823–1887; Victoria University (Cobourg Ont.) -- History; Education Higher -- Ontario -- History -- 19th century; Victoria University (Cobourg Ont.) -- Presidents -- Biography; College presidents -- Ontario -- Cobourg --; Faced with the threat of a sceptical and anarchistic rejection of religion, Samuel Nelles led his students, his church, and much of Protestant Canada to the recognition and acceptance of the progressive elements of Victorian society. An in-depth exploration of the life and times of this leading academic, "Faithful Intellect" assesses the critical political, religious, scientific, and intellectual debates that characterized the era. Semple Neil : CACA |
