Cuthbert Bede
Edward Bradley was an English clergyman and novelist. He was born in Kidderminster and educated at Durham University from which he took his pen name Cuthbert Bede. His most popular book was The Adventures of Mr. Verdant Green, on the experiences of an Oxford undergraduate. There was a sequel, Little Mr Bouncer and his friend Verdant Green. Tales of College Life, introduces the character of Mr Affable Canary. The celebrated illustrations to the Verdant Green books were the work of the author.
The Adventures of Mr. Verdant Green
Follow a sheltered freshman's hilarious journey as he navigates the wild world of Oxford University in this 19th-century comical tale.
By Cuthbert Bede
The Further Adventures of Mr. Verdant Green, an Oxford Under-Graduate Being a Continuation of "The Adventures of Mr. Verdant Green, an Oxford Freshman"
Witness a naive college student's comical journey through Oxford as he navigates pranks, friendships, and the absurdities of university life.
By Cuthbert Bede