A Cambridge Staircase is a charming and witty memoir of life at Cambridge University in the late 19th century. Written by George Nugent Banks, a former student and tutor at Trinity College, the book offers an insider's perspective on the joys and challenges of academic life, from the pleasures of punting on the River Cam to the intensity of exam season. Featuring colorful anecdotes and memorable characters, this is a delightful read for anyone who has ever been a student or a teacher. 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.