The Office of the Historical Professor: An Inaugural Lecture Read in the Museum at Oxford, October 15, 1884 is a book written by Edward Augustus Freeman in 1884. The book is an inaugural lecture that was delivered at the Museum at Oxford, where Freeman was appointed as the Historical Professor. The lecture provides a detailed account of the role and responsibilities of a historical professor, as well as the importance of studying history. Freeman emphasizes the need for historians to be impartial and objective in their work, and to avoid biases and prejudices. He also discusses the significance of historical research and the various sources that historians can use to gather information. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the field of history and provides insights into the role of a historical professor in the late 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.