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LoC No.: 04002604
Title: Oxford
Note: Reading ease score: 65.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary: "Oxford" by Edward Thomas is a descriptive work about the city of Oxford, published in the early 20th century. The text appears to blend historical insights with personal recollections and reflections on the city's architectural beauty and academic heritage. In its opening portion, the narrative paints Oxford as a place imbued with historical significance, enchanting landscapes, and a vibrant community of scholars and students. The opening of the book presents a personal and atmospheric journey into Oxford, where the author describes his approach to the city through picturesque landscapes and the muffled sounds of its renowned architecture. As he navigates through various elements of the city—from its rainy weather to the significant churches, towers, and collegiate buildings—his thoughts oscillate between nostalgia and admiration for the city’s storied past. Edward Thomas captures the essence of Oxford, evoking a sense of reverence for its timeless beauty and the interplay between the present and the echoes of its vibrant history, setting a reflective tone for the chapters to come. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Thomas, Edward, 1878-1917
Illustrator: Fulleylove, John, 1847-1908
EBook No.: 55918
Published: Nov 8, 2017
Downloads: 221
Language: English
Subject: Oxford (England) -- Description and travel
Subject: University of Oxford
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe
LoCC: Education: Individual institutions: Europe
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 04002604
Title: Oxford
Note: Reading ease score: 65.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This file was
produced from images available at The Internet Archive)
Summary: "Oxford" by Edward Thomas is a descriptive work about the city of Oxford, published in the early 20th century. The text appears to blend historical insights with personal recollections and reflections on the city's architectural beauty and academic heritage. In its opening portion, the narrative paints Oxford as a place imbued with historical significance, enchanting landscapes, and a vibrant community of scholars and students. The opening of the book presents a personal and atmospheric journey into Oxford, where the author describes his approach to the city through picturesque landscapes and the muffled sounds of its renowned architecture. As he navigates through various elements of the city—from its rainy weather to the significant churches, towers, and collegiate buildings—his thoughts oscillate between nostalgia and admiration for the city’s storied past. Edward Thomas captures the essence of Oxford, evoking a sense of reverence for its timeless beauty and the interplay between the present and the echoes of its vibrant history, setting a reflective tone for the chapters to come. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Thomas, Edward, 1878-1917
Illustrator: Fulleylove, John, 1847-1908
EBook No.: 55918
Published: Nov 8, 2017
Downloads: 221
Language: English
Subject: Oxford (England) -- Description and travel
Subject: University of Oxford
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe
LoCC: Education: Individual institutions: Europe
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.