** "Oxford Days; or, How Ross Got His Degree" by F. E. Weatherly tells the story of Frank Ross, an eager eighteen-year-old, as he steps into the challenging and exciting world of Oxford University in the late 1800s. The book opens with Frank's conversations with his father and the Vicar, setting the expectations and decisions around his education. It then follows Frank's first day at Paul's College and the matriculation process, and explores his journey through friendships, classes, and Oxford's unique traditions, capturing his feelings of anticipation as he confronts his academic and social life. **
Oxford Days; or, How Ross Got His Degree
By F. E. (Frederic Edward) Weatherly
** A young man enters the hallowed halls of Oxford, where he faces unfamiliar customs and challenging studies while trying to find his place among new friends.
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About the AuthorFrederic Edward Weatherly, KC was an English lawyer, author, lyricist and broadcaster. He was christened and brought up using the name Frederick Edward Weatherly, and appears to have adopted the spelling 'Frederic' later in life. He is estimated to have written the lyrics to at least 3,000 popular songs, among the best-known of which are the sentimental ballad "Danny Boy" set to the tune "Londonderry Air", the religious "The Holy City", and the wartime song "Roses of Picardy".
Frederic Edward Weatherly, KC was an English lawyer, author, lyricist and broadcaster. He was christened and brought up using the name Frederick Edward Weatherly, and appears to have adopted the spelling 'Frederic' later in life. He is estimated to have written the lyrics to at least 3,000 popular songs, among the best-known of which are the sentimental ballad "Danny Boy" set to the tune "Londonderry Air", the religious "The Holy City", and the wartime song "Roses of Picardy".
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