Description: The book ""Henry George Liddell, Dean of Christ Church, Oxford: A Memoir"" is a biographical work written by Henry Lewis Thompson and published in 1899. The book chronicles the life and career of Henry George Liddell, who served as the Dean of Christ Church at Oxford University from 1855 until his death in 1898.The memoir covers Liddell's early life, education, and his rise to prominence as a scholar and administrator at Oxford. It also delves into his personal life, including his marriage and family, as well as his friendships with notable figures such as Lewis Carroll.The book provides insight into Liddell's contributions to the field of classics, including his co-authorship of the renowned Greek-English Lexicon, which is still widely used today. It also highlights his efforts to modernize and reform the administration of Oxford University during his tenure as Dean.Overall, ""Henry George Liddell, Dean of Christ Church, Oxford: A Memoir"" offers a comprehensive look at the life and legacy of a prominent figure in the world of academia and provides valuable historical context for the development of Oxford University in the 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
