Downing College (1899)

By Horace William Pettit Stevens

Book Overview

Downing College (1899) is a historical book written by Horace William Pettit Stevens. The book is a comprehensive account of the foundation and early years of Downing College, which is one of the constituent colleges of the University of Cambridge in England. The book provides a detailed insight into the origins of the college, the individuals who played a pivotal role in its establishment, and the challenges faced during its formative years. Stevens draws on a variety of primary sources, including college records, personal letters, and contemporary newspaper articles, to reconstruct the history of Downing College. The book covers a range of topics, including the college's founding principles, its architectural design, and its academic and social life during the late 19th century. The author also provides biographical sketches of the key figures involved in the establishment of the college, including the founder, Sir George Downing, and the first Master, John Alcock. Additionally, the book includes a detailed description of the college's collections, including its library and art collection.Overall, Downing College (1899) is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Cambridge University or the development of higher education in England during the late 19th century. The book is well-researched and provides a fascinating glimpse into the early years of one of Cambridge's most prestigious colleges.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116462427X
• ISBN13: 9781164624271
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 322 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"