02717cam a22003253u 4500 52846 UtSlPG 20260610134222.0 m cr n 260607r2016||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 01000237 UtSlPG en iso639-1 CT Clark, John Willis, 1833-1910 Old Friends at Cambridge and Elsewhere Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2016 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2016-08-18 William Whewell -- Connop Thirlwall -- Richard Monckton Milnes, Lord Houghton -- Edward Henry Palmer -- Francis Maitland Balfour -- Henry Bradshaw -- William Hepworth Thompson -- Coutts Trotter -- Richard Okes -- Henry Richards Luard -- Richard Owen. Produced by KD Weeks, Chris Curnow and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Old Friends at Cambridge and Elsewhere" by John Willis Clark is a collection of biographical sketches written in the late 19th century. The work details the lives of notable figures from the University of Cambridge, reflecting on academic, social, and constitutional changes within the institution over the years. The author draws upon his own recollections and experiences as a former Fellow of Trinity College, providing insight into the personal and academic lives of his subjects. The opening of the memoir begins with a preface in which Clark addresses his motivation for compiling these recollections, noting the differing nature of the University as he first encountered it compared to its state in his later years. He acknowledges a desire to share anecdotes and smaller insights into the lives of individuals whose contributions shaped Cambridge, despite expressing some uncertainty about the significance of his memories. The initial biography presented in the text focuses on Dr. William Whewell, exploring his multifaceted life as a pivotal figure in both the scientific community and the governance of the University. Throughout this opening portion, Clark sets up a narrative emphasizing the blend of personal anecdotes and historical context that characterizes the lives of these esteemed Cambridge residents. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified University of Cambridge -- History https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/52846 93680 93680