The Cantab: Or A Few Adventures And Misadventures In After Life (1845)

By Henry John Crickitt Blake

Book Overview

The Cantab: Or A Few Adventures And Misadventures In After Life is a novel written by Henry John C. Blake and was first published in 1845. The story follows the life of a young man named Charles Herbert, who is a student at Cambridge University, commonly referred to as a ""Cantab."" The novel portrays his experiences as he navigates through his university life and the challenges that come with it.The story begins with Charles Herbert's arrival at Cambridge University, where he is introduced to a group of fellow students, each with their own unique personalities and backgrounds. As he settles into university life, Charles becomes involved in various adventures and misadventures, ranging from romantic entanglements to academic struggles.Throughout the novel, Charles is portrayed as a complex and flawed character, often making mistakes and facing the consequences of his actions. The story also explores themes of friendship, loyalty, and the pursuit of knowledge.Overall, The Cantab: Or A Few Adventures And Misadventures In After Life is a coming-of-age story that offers a glimpse into the life of a university student in the mid-19th century. It is a humorous and engaging novel that provides a unique perspective on the challenges and joys of young adulthood.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: 1166157857
• ISBN13: 9781166157852
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 124 Pages
• Weight: 0.39 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"