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LEAF, Walter was born in 1852 in Norwood. Son of Charles John Leaf, Fellow of the Linnean Society, F.S. A., and Isabella Ellen, d, of late John Tyas of The Times.
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The last few years have caused some not unnatural disquietude to those who are interested in the future of classical studies in England. A serious attack, led by some of the ablest men engaged in teaching, alike in schools and universities, has been delivered upon the place which Greek now holds in the established course of English education. It appears to have failed for the present; but none the less it has revealed the existence of a body of opinion at once powerful in reputation and influential in position; it is likely enough that it may be repeated at no distant date with overwhelming forces. If the success of this attack meant, as many or perhaps most now think, a total divorce of modern and ancient literature, it would surely be deplorable. But to believe such a divorce possible argues a weak faith in the intrinsic vitality of Greek letters. Their union with our modern thought is indissoluble, because it is based on a long historical growth, and because those who would study English literature find themselves forced to study Greek Greek literature at least, if not the Greek (Typographical errors above are due to OCR software and don't occur in the book.) About the Publisher Forgotten Books is a publisher of historical writings, such as: Philosophy, Classics, Science, Religion, History, Folklore and Mythology. Forgotten Books' Classic Reprint Series utilizes the latest technology to regenerate facsimiles of historically important writings. Careful attention has been made to accurately preserve the original format of each page whilst digitally enhancing the aged text. Read books online for free at www.forgottenbooks.org
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LEAF, Walter was born in 1852 in Norwood. Son of Charles John Leaf, Fellow of the Linnean Society, F.S. A., and Isabella Ellen, d, of late John Tyas of The Times.
Harrow; Doctor of Letters.
Trim Colonel Cambridge. Minor Scholar, 1869; Scholar, 1871. Craven University Scholar, 1873.
A., Senior Classic (bracketed), 1874. Fellow of Trinity, 1875. Master of Arts, 1877.
Doctor of Letters, 1888. Doctor of Literature (Oxford), 1904. Entered firm of Leaf, Sons, & Company, 1877.
Chairman Leaf & Company Ltd., 1888-1892. One of Founders and first Members of London Chamber of Commerce. Deputy Chairman, 1885-1886.
Chairman, 1887; Vice-President Alpine Club, 3-5. Member of the London County Council (E. Marylebone), 4. Vice-President London Chamber of Commerce; Deputy Chairman London County and Westminster Bank; Fellow of London University; Governor Harrow School, Marlborough College, etc.
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Clubs : Athenseum, Savile, National Liberal, Alpine, Skating.
Spouse 1894, Charlotte Mary,daughter of late J. A. Symonds.