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Henry Latham
1821–1902
A Cambridge scholar and clergyman whose books ranged from education to theology, he spent most of his life at Trinity Hall and later became its Master. His writing combines a teacher’s patience with a deep interest in how people learn and think.
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Pastor Pastorum; Or, The Schooling of the Apostles by Our Lord
by Henry Latham
About the author
Born in Dover in 1821, Henry Latham was an English priest, academic, and author who studied at Trinity College, Cambridge, then spent the rest of his career at Trinity Hall. He became a fellow there, served as tutor and vice-master, and was elected Master of Trinity Hall in 1888, a post he held until his death in Cambridge in 1902.
Latham wrote on several subjects, which gives his work an appealing range. Readers can find books such as On the Action of Examinations Considered as a Means of Selection, a thoughtful study of testing and education, as well as theological works including Pastor Pastorum; Or, The Schooling of the Apostles by Our Lord. He also published travel writing, including Black and White: A Journal of a Three Months' Tour in the United States.
What makes him interesting today is the mix of practical academic experience and reflective writing in his books. Whether he was discussing education, religion, or travel, he wrote as someone closely involved in teaching and college life, which gives his work a steady, observant quality.