William Augustus McVickar's biography of his father, John McVickar, offers a detailed account of the life and career of this prominent 19th century scholar. McVickar was a professor of philosophy, literature, and economics at Columbia College, and a leading figure in the intellectual life of New York City. With its careful research and engaging prose, The Life of the Reverend John McVickar S T D provides a valuable contribution to the history of education in America. 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.