In Cap And Gown: Three Centuries Of Cambridge Wit (1889)

By Charles Whibley

Book Overview

In Cap And Gown: Three Centuries Of Cambridge Wit is a book written by Charles Whibley in 1889. The book is a collection of humorous and witty anecdotes, stories, and quotations from various famous and lesser-known individuals who attended the University of Cambridge over the course of three centuries. The book is divided into chapters that cover different themes such as love, friendship, politics, and education. The author provides historical context and background information on the individuals and their contributions to the university. The book is a delightful read for anyone interested in the history of Cambridge University and the wit and humor of its scholars.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: 1437141862
• ISBN13: 9781437141863
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 432 Pages
• Weight: 1.27 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"