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SUMMARY:Cambridge - Treasure Island in the Fens - Nicholas Chrimes
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CONTACT:William Eucker
DESCRIPTION:Amongst the few books published this year to mark the 800th\, 
 *Cambridge** - Treasure Island in the Fens *is unique. First it is written
  by an outsider\, Nicholas Chrimes - the author graduated from Bristol and
  Fontainbleau\, France. Secondly it is thematic not chronological with cha
 pters on why there is a university in Cambridge\, how it flourished\, its 
 architecture\, the critical role of women in its growth\, colleges - their
  chapels\, gardens and character. Other chapters cover wealth\, privilege\
 , misbehaviour\, sport and the cultural impact the university has made on 
 those who have never been near the place. Its uniqueness is confirmed by i
 ts focus on the town as well as "gown."\n\nThe book exposes particularly t
 he connections between England and the United Sates - which are astonishin
 gly profound. We have asked him to speak to us\nin our 2nd floor Common Ro
 om at the University Centre at 6.30pm on Monday 23rd November. He will dis
 cuss why the university started\, how it flourished\, its acquisition of h
 uge wealth and privilege\, the ancient contribution of women and those dee
 p connections between the States and England.\n\nIncidentally\, the book i
 s available from Heffers - whose four-foot square shopwindow poster of the
  book's cover is hard to miss - but it will also be\navailable next Monday
 . £1 from every book sold will be given to the restoration of the outstan
 ding "Pre Raphaelite church"\, All Saints in Jesus Lane. More information 
 is available at http://www.cambridgebook.com/\n\nAs always\, the Distingui
 shed Lecture Series is targeted for Gates Cambridge Scholars* in statu pup
 illari*\, but we welcome the participation of any university member or acc
 ompanied guest. Please direct questions to we217@cam.ac.uk.
LOCATION:Gates Room\, University Centre
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