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LoC No.: 06044335

Title: Oxford

Note: Reading ease score: 66.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: David Widger and Paul Flo Williams

Summary: "Oxford" by Robert Peel and H.C. Minchin is a richly illustrated guidebook written in the early 20th century. This work aims to showcase the beauty and history of the University and City of Oxford through the lens of various artists, providing commentary that highlights the significant architectural and cultural landmarks within the surroundings. Rather than serving as a comprehensive guidebook with exhaustive listings, it offers a more artistic and poetic interpretation of what makes Oxford unique. The opening of the book introduces readers to the historical context of Oxford, detailing its ancient roots and development over centuries. It contrasts the town with the image often held that the university predated the city, emphasizing that Oxford has a long history that touches on notable figures and events, such as the Norman Conquest and early educational endeavors. Various significant sites, including the Cathedral, St. Mary's Church, and the town's architecture, are highlighted, suggesting a blend of chivalric stories and scholarly pursuits that define the Oxford experience. The narrative promises a journey through both history and artistry, inviting readers to discover the intertwined legacies of the city's youth and its storied past. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Peel, Robert

Author: Minchin, Harry Christopher, 1861-1941

EBook No.: 45290

Published: Apr 1, 2014

Downloads: 76

Language: English

Subject: Oxford (England) -- Description and travel

Subject: University of Oxford

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:45290:2 2014-04-01T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Minchin, Harry Christopher Peel, Robert en urn:lccn:06044335 1
2024-11-10T09:44:07Z Oxford

This edition has images.

LoC No.: 06044335

Title: Oxford

Note: Reading ease score: 66.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: David Widger and Paul Flo Williams

Summary: "Oxford" by Robert Peel and H.C. Minchin is a richly illustrated guidebook written in the early 20th century. This work aims to showcase the beauty and history of the University and City of Oxford through the lens of various artists, providing commentary that highlights the significant architectural and cultural landmarks within the surroundings. Rather than serving as a comprehensive guidebook with exhaustive listings, it offers a more artistic and poetic interpretation of what makes Oxford unique. The opening of the book introduces readers to the historical context of Oxford, detailing its ancient roots and development over centuries. It contrasts the town with the image often held that the university predated the city, emphasizing that Oxford has a long history that touches on notable figures and events, such as the Norman Conquest and early educational endeavors. Various significant sites, including the Cathedral, St. Mary's Church, and the town's architecture, are highlighted, suggesting a blend of chivalric stories and scholarly pursuits that define the Oxford experience. The narrative promises a journey through both history and artistry, inviting readers to discover the intertwined legacies of the city's youth and its storied past. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Peel, Robert

Author: Minchin, Harry Christopher, 1861-1941

EBook No.: 45290

Published: Apr 1, 2014

Downloads: 76

Language: English

Subject: Oxford (England) -- Description and travel

Subject: University of Oxford

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:45290:3 2014-04-01T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Minchin, Harry Christopher Peel, Robert en urn:lccn:06044335 1