Take a journey through the history of the Phoenix Common Room at Brasenose College, Oxford, from its establishment in 1786 to its centenary celebrations in 1886. This lively and engaging book is packed with anecdotes, stories, and colorful characters, and provides a fascinating insight into the social life and intellectual culture of one of Oxford's most prestigious colleges. A must-read for anyone interested in Oxford history and culture. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.