Item 30 - ALS to his father, Richard Glover

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Glover/A/A1/3/2/30

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GB 275 Glover/A/A1/3/2/30

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ALS to his father, Richard Glover

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  • 30 July 1903 (Creation)

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2 p. paper

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(1869-1943)

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Glover was the eldest son of Richard Glover, a Baptist minister from Bristol. He was admitted to St John's as a scholar in 1888 and, after gaining a first in both parts of the Classical Tripos, was elected a Fellow of the College in 1892. Four years later he went to Canada to take up the post of Professor of Latin at Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario. He returned to St John's as a teaching Fellow in 1901, and in 1911 was appointed to a University Lectureship in ancient history. He held the post of Orator at Cambridge, and was twice Proctor.

Glover was a prolific author. Many of his books and essays were on a classical theme, 'Studies in Virgil' (1904), 'Herodotus' (1924), 'Democracy in the Ancient World' (1927), and 'Greek Byways' (1932) being just a few of his titles. His restless intellect also took in other themes. 'Poets and Puritans' (1915) included essays on Bunyan and Boswell. 'The Jesus of History' (1917) made Glover's name known to thousands of non-classicists, while 'A corner of Empire: the old Ontario Strand' (1937) reflected his deep love of Canada, fostered during his five years' residence. Glover was also known as an avid letter writer, his thoughts on many subjects appearing frequently in the pages of 'The Times'. A deeply religious man, Glover was immensely proud of being elected to the post of President of the Baptist Union in 1924.

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In answer to his parents letters. Mentions that the Whittalls have introduced him at The New Club in Smyrna. Detailed description of his experience of Smyrna. Refers to visits to three collections of antiquities: Mr Whittall's, the Evangelical Museum, and Mr Alfred Van Lenep's. Describes Van Lenep's collection in more detail. Writes about the local beverages, lemonade and strong coffee. Complains of the complexity of the currency. Comments on the Labour Party's victory. Lists the cargo that his ship will carry back to London and Hull. Mentions a talkative first engineer called Franklin who used to sail on the Exe. Wishes his father a good trip to Norway.

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