College Life In The Time of James The First As Illustrated by An Unpublished Diary of Sir Symonds D'Ewes, Baronet and M.P.

A scarce work exploring the history of St. John's College in regards to the education of antiquary and politician Simonds d'Ewes. A scarce biographical work, taken from Sir. Symonds D'Ewes's journals of his time at Cambridge. In exploring his own personal account and educational history this fascinating work offers an insight into St John's college during the latter half of James I's reign. In charting D'Ewes time at the university from his early education and entrance into Sr. John's College, this volume touches upon the condition of the college, the students and the significant events during his time at the University. With the bookplate of George Marton to the front pastedown. Though it is unclear whether this bookplate belongs to George Marton the junior of the senior, both father and son were Conservative MP's for Lancaster at times throughout the 19th century. In a full calf binding. Externally, both the front and rear boards are detached but present. Loss to the tail of the spine, with rubbing to the head. Rubbing also to the extremities. Bookplate to the front pastedown. Internally firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Fair.…