Author: Parker, Rev Richard [partly from Latin of Nicholas Cantalupe]
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 of the chancellors, etc. [Translated from the Latin.]
Description: London, Bateman, Nicks & Boreham 1721 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.

Keywords: Cambridge University England history


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