Open this book and step into the storied corridors of America's oldest university; encounter the historic landmarks and curiosities; and among them, meet the famous dropouts and former students, the world-class scholars, eccentrics, and prodigies who have given the institution its incomparable character. An alphabetical compendium of short but substantial essays about Harvard University - its undergraduate college and nine professional schools - this volume traverses the gamut of Harvardiana from Aab and Academic Freedom to X Cage, Yard, and Z List. In between are some two hundred entries...