Publisher's Synopsis
The unofficial guide to the home of the Tigers!
The Princeton University Trivia Book features a wealth of historic and recent facts, with over 650 questions (with answers!) and quotations spanning nearly three centuries of Princeton history, ranging from the fun to the significant, and from the bizarre to the informative. This book is the quintessential source of information about one of the world's most respected universities, perfect for current and prospective students, alumni, and locals.
Discover obscure facts, forgotten lore, and exciting tidbits about everything from student life and traditions to Town and Gown, including:
- Campus myths that may be true… or false… or funny!
- The University's many connections to TV and movies
- Einstein's true relationship to the University
- The when and how of Princeton's informal motto "In the Nation's Service and the Service of Humanity"
- Student rivalry with Rutgers leading to football and cannon wars
