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100 1 _aGibbs, A. Hamilton
_q(Arthur Hamilton),
_d1888-1964
245 1 0 _aRowlandson's Oxford
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2013
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2013-06-16
508 _aProduced by 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.)
520 _a"Rowlandson's Oxford" by A. Hamilton Gibbs is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work explores the social life and customs of undergraduate students at Oxford University in the 18th century, drawing on the experiences of students then and comparing them to modern times. The book intricately captures the similarities and differences in the lives of these undergraduates, conveying their aspirations, challenges, and the vibrant culture of the university. At the start of the book, Gibbs reflects on the often overlooked historical context of Oxford University, humorously lamenting that contemporary students rarely inquire into their predecessors' experiences. Through a blend of historical anecdotes and observations, he outlines the social dynamics of 18th-century undergraduates, showcasing their daily routines of leisure, education, and socializing. The narrative discusses both the merriment and anxieties faced by these students through comparisons to modern undergraduates, revealing that despite changes in clothing and etiquette, the core experiences and emotions of university life have remained remarkably similar. Gibbs' lively prose sets the stage for a deeper exploration of student life in the past, intertwined with Rowlandson's illustrations that evoke the era's spirit and charm. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aUniversity of Oxford
700 1 _aRowlandson, Thomas,
_d1756-1827
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/42960
999 _c83799
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