"Oxford Life" 1962 Balsdon, Dacre

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BALSDON, Dacre

[288] pp.

Eyre & Spottiswoode

1962

Second Printing

8 3/4" x 5 3/4"

Oxford Life by Dacre Balsdon. … Read more BALSDON, Dacre

[288] pp.

Eyre & Spottiswoode

1962

Second Printing

8 3/4" x 5 3/4"

Oxford Life by Dacre Balsdon. This book looks at life at Oxford University in the 1950's (at the time of publication). The first section sets the stage and looks at; the Nomination of the Vice-Chancellor, the Freshmen and the various Universities and Colleges in Oxford. It then charts the academic year, starting with the Michaelmas Term, then after the Christmas vacation the, Hilary Term, then after the Easter vacation the Trinity Term. The last section of the book is titled 'Going Down' and Schools, End of Trinity Term, Oxford accent, July and vivas and Finis. See less