Oxford by Robert Peel and Harry Christopher Minchin

Read now or download (free!)

Choose how to read this book Url Size
Read online (web) https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/45290.html.images 184 kB
EPUB3 (E-readers incl. Send-to-Kindle) https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/45290.epub3.images 43.9 MB
EPUB (older E-readers) https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/45290.epub.images 43.8 MB
EPUB (no images, older E-readers) https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/45290.epub.noimages 106 kB
Kindle https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/45290.kf8.images 43.9 MB
older Kindles https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/45290.kindle.images 43.8 MB
Plain Text UTF-8 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/45290.txt.utf-8 133 kB
Download HTML (zip) https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/45290/pg45290-h.zip 52.3 MB
There may be more files related to this item.

About this eBook

Author Peel, Robert
Author Minchin, Harry Christopher, 1861-1941
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.)
Language English
LoC Class DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe
Subject Oxford (England) -- Description and travel
Subject University of Oxford
Category Text
EBook-No. 45290
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 18, 2022
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
Downloads 94 downloads in the last 30 days.
Project Gutenberg eBooks are always free!