Nuts to crack; or Quips, quirks, anecdote and facete of Oxford and Cambridge Scholars

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Gooch, Richard, 1791-1849

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Nuts to Crack; or Quips, Quirks, Anecdote and Facete of Oxford and Cambridge Scholars" is a comedic collection of anecdotes and witty observations likely written in the early 19th century. This work humorously recounts the life, customs, and rivalries of students and scholars from the prestigious universities of Oxford and Cambridge. Through its playful prose, the book engages with various characters, situations, and light-hearted controversies characteristic of academic life at these institutions. The opening of this engaging compilation sets a lively tone, filled with irreverent humor and light-hearted teasing typical of collegial banter. The author introduces a playful exploration of the long-standing rivalry between Oxford and Cambridge, questioning which university was founded first and offering amusing anecdotes to illustrate the eccentricities of scholars from both. Prodding the reader with a humorous retelling of historical rivalries, controversies, and notable personalities, the text promises a delightful journey through the rich tapestry of academic life, full of clever quips and entertaining tales. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Bryan Ness, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 65.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2013-03-04