A College of Her Own - (Columbiana) by Robert McCaughey (Hardcover)

A College of Her Own is a comprehensive and lively narrative that offers an in-depth look into the history of Barnard College, one of America's leading women's colleges.

Written by Robert McCaughey, a professor of history and Janet H.

Robb Chair in the Social Sciences at Barnard College, this book provides a detailed account of the college's development, shaped by its complicated relationship with Columbia University and its urban location.

The book explores the student composition of Barnard and how it distinguished itself from other Seven Sisters colleges, as well as the impact of the feminist movement on the institution.

With informative details about the college's history, A College of Her Own is a must-read for anyone interested in the story of Barnard College and its contributions to American higher education.