This collection of writings by Charles Pond, a student at Yale College in the early 19th century, provides insight into the intellectual life of the time and the experiences of the young men who attended one of the nation's most prestigious universities. Along with Pond's own memoirs and reflections, this volume includes select writings from his fellow students and educators, making it a valuable contribution to the history of American education. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.