The Saga of Lucien L. Nunn and Deep Springs College

“A unique, thorough work by an outstanding, established historian and philosopher of education. It fills a void in institutional and regional history.” - John R. Thelin, author of A History of American Higher Education “This elegant volume is as informative as it is fascinating. More than a study or a story, this account is an absorbing exploration of one of the most unusual and important examples of liberal education in the United States.” - Katherine E. Chaddock, author of Visions and Vanities: John Andrew Rice of Black Mountain College “A thoroughly researched and fair-minded history of one of the world’s most unique colleges. I recommend it without reservation to any and all who care about education and learning.” - F. Ross Peterson, author of Prophet without Honor: Glen H. Taylor and the Fight for American Liberalism

L. Jackson Newell is professor emeritus of educational leadership at the University of Utah, where he was also dean of liberal education for sixteen years. He served as president of Deep Springs College from 1995 to 2004. His previous books include Maverick Colleges, Creating Distinctiveness: Lessons from Uncommon Colleges, and Matters of Conscience, a biography of Sterling M. McMurrin.