THE HISTORY AND ANTIQUITIES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE In Two Parts: I. Of its original and progress in the remote ages, written above 300 years ago by Nicholas Cantalupe. II. A description of the present colleges; with an account of their founders and benefactors; as also of the former halls and inns . By . Richard Parker . in the year 1622. To which are added, several charters granted to the colleges, and some short information concerning the authors above mentioned. Lastly, a catalogue of the chancellors, etc. [Translated from the Latin.]

Parker, Rev Richard [partly from Latin of Nicholas Cantalupe]

Published by Bateman, Nicks & Boreham, London, 1721

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Copperplate engraved view of Cambridge on additional engraved TP. Octavo (195x125mm) contemporary panelled and blind tooled calf with darkened central panel (hinges & tips worn), [4]x+265pp+5pp of index. Engraved TP printed in red & black, newer end papers which are damp stained & with name Eliza Robertson on pastedown. Some damp staining to the last pages (from about p230) else neat and tight in a handsome binding. *Nicholas Cantalupe wrote "Of its Original and Pregress (sic)" in the 15th century. The second half, writen by Rev Richard Parker, contains some excellent contemporary descriptions of Cambridge`s Colleges, including their halls and inns. It also contains lists of College Provosts, Wardens, and Masters, as well as Bishops who graduated from the university from 1500-1602. Also an account of the University's sacking during the peasants' revolt of 1381. 1 volume.

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• Title: THE HISTORY AND ANTIQUITIES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE In Two Parts: I. Of its original and progress in the remote ages, written above 300 years ago by Nicholas Cantalupe. II. A description of the present colleges; with an account of their founders and benefactors; as also of the former halls and inns . By . Richard Parker . in the year 1622. To which are added, several charters granted to the colleges, and some short information concerning the authors above mentioned. Lastly, a catalogue ...
• Publisher: Bateman, Nicks & Boreham, London
• Publication Date: 1721
• Condition: Very Good
• Book Type: Hardcover
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