02249cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000070011910000170012624500110014326400510015430000470020533600260025233700260027833800360030450000310034050800390037152013100041053400450172065300470176565300250181270000430183785600430188045290UtSlPG20260610134035.0mcr n260607r2014||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a06044335  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aDA1 aPeel, Robert10aOxford 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2014  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2014-04-01  aDavid Widger and Paul Flo Williams  a"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.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aOxford (England) -- Description and travel  aUniversity of Oxford1 aMinchin, Harry Christopher,d1861-194140uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/45290