This fascinating record of the Yale College Class of 1840 offers a unique window into the life and times of one of the most illustrious cohorts of students in the history of American higher education. Including personal reminiscences, biographical sketches, and statistical analysis, the book provides a rich and detailed portrait of the class's achievements and experiences, both at Yale and in the wider world. With its insights into the social, cultural, and political milieu of mid-19th century America, this book is an essential resource for scholars of American history and 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.