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Clayton Sedgwick Cooper
1869–1936
A minister, lecturer, and wide-ranging traveler, this early 20th-century writer brought religion, education, and world affairs together in books meant for general readers. His work moves from college life and Bible study to lively surveys of South America, the Middle East, and international trade.
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Why go to College?
by Clayton Sedgwick Cooper
About the author
Born in Henderson, New York, in 1869, Clayton Sedgwick Cooper was an American author, lecturer, and clergyman. He studied at Brown University, attended Union Theological Seminary, and graduated from Rochester Theological Seminary. His early books often centered on religion and education, including works such as Why Go to College?, World-wide Bible Study, and The Bible and Modern Life.
Cooper also became known for books that interpreted other regions of the world for American readers. Titles such as Understanding South America, The Brazilians and Their Country, The Modernizing of the Orient, and Understanding Italy show his interest in travel, culture, and changing societies. He also wrote about commerce and international markets, reflecting the broad curiosity that runs through his work.
He died in 1936. Today, he is remembered as a prolific nonfiction writer whose books tried to connect everyday readers with larger questions about faith, education, and the wider world.