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100 1 _aPeel, Robert
245 1 0 _aOxford
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2014
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2014-04-01
508 _aDavid Widger and Paul Flo Williams
520 _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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aOxford (England) -- Description and travel
653 _aUniversity of Oxford
700 1 _aMinchin, Harry Christopher,
_d1861-1941
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/45290
999 _c86129
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