When Charles Henry Cooper (1808–66) undertook to revise the text of the 1841 Memorials of Cambridge, illustrated by the engraver John Le Keux (1783–1846), he was under the impression that 'only a slight amount of labour' would be imposed on him. However, this three-volume work was altered and modified so extensively that it may be considered as entirely re-written. Containing over 250 photographs, engravings and etchings, Volumes 1 and 2 of the work are a comprehensive guide to the Cambridge colleges, while Volume 3 is almost entirely concerned with the history of other landmarks throughout the city, such as the Fitzwilliam Museum, the Guildhall and the Botanic Garden. It was published in 1860, just six years before Cooper's death, and stands as a detailed and fully illustrated guide to Cambridge at that time. Volume 2, dealing with the colleges in order of their foundation, covers Christ's to Emmanuel.
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Charles Henry Cooper Imprint: Cambridge University Press Country of Publication: United Kingdom Volume: Volume 2 Dimensions:
Height: 244mm,
Width: 170mm,
Spine: 27mm
Weight: 840g ISBN:9781108043953 ISBN 10: 110804395X Series:Cambridge Library Collection - Cambridge Pages: 532 Publication Date:22 March 2012 Audience:
College/higher education
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Further / Higher Education
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
1. Christ's College; 2. St John's College; 3. St Mary Magdalen College; 4. Trinity College; 5. Emmanuel College.
