Project Gutenberg 2013-06-16 Public domain in the USA. 261 Gibbs, A. Hamilton (Arthur Hamilton) 1888 1964 Gibbs, Arthur Hamilton Rowlandson, Thomas 1756 1827 Rowlandson, T. (Thomas) 13001864 Rowlandson's Oxford Produced by Chris Curnow and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive.) "Rowlandson's Oxford" by A. Hamilton Gibbs is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work explores the social life and customs of undergraduate students at Oxford University in the 18th century, drawing on the experiences of students then and comparing them to modern times. The book intricately captures the similarities and differences in the lives of these undergraduates, conveying their aspirations, challenges, and the vibrant culture of the university. At the start of the book, Gibbs reflects on the often overlooked historical context of Oxford University, humorously lamenting that contemporary students rarely inquire into their predecessors' experiences. Through a blend of historical anecdotes and observations, he outlines the social dynamics of 18th-century undergraduates, showcasing their daily routines of leisure, education, and socializing. The narrative discusses both the merriment and anxieties faced by these students through comparisons to modern undergraduates, revealing that despite changes in clothing and etiquette, the core experiences and emotions of university life have remained remarkably similar. Gibbs' lively prose sets the stage for a deeper exploration of student life in the past, intertwined with Rowlandson's illustrations that evoke the era's spirit and charm. (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/42960/42960-h/images/cover.jpg Reading ease score: 59.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en University of Oxford LF Text Category: Humour Category: History - Modern (1750+) Category: History - Schools & Universities 472487 2025-07-17T10:09:46.532354 text/html 454089 2024-10-23T16:27:28 text/html 5064802 2025-07-17T10:09:54.424320 application/epub+zip 5066624 2025-07-17T10:09:47.954373 application/epub+zip 237014 2025-07-17T10:09:47.167332 application/epub+zip 5196206 2025-07-17T10:09:59.278294 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 5142872 2025-07-17T10:09:53.139322 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 330819 2022-09-19T15:35:08.926198 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 418553 2025-07-17T10:09:45.690313 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 418403 2013-06-16T07:53:30 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18121 2025-07-17T10:09:59.435273 application/rdf+xml 11639 2025-07-17T10:09:47.262296 image/jpeg 1750 2025-07-17T10:09:47.214325 image/jpeg 5259040 2025-07-17T10:09:46.674350 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia