The novel provides a window into the unique camaraderie and rivalries that characterize life at a boarding school, offering insights into the values and expectations of Victorian society.
" The novel, which was published in 1877, chronicles the experiences and hardships that a group of schoolboys at Templeton School encounter. Dick Colthurst, a freshman at Templeton, is the main character of the novel.
Boycotted, and Other Stories by Talbot Baines Reed: A collection of short stories set in Victorian-era England, this book explores themes of social injustice, class conflict, and the power of the human spirit.
Key Aspects of the Book "My Friend Smith: A Story of School and City Life by Talbot Baines Reed": Adaptation and Identity: The narrative explores Smith's challenges and successes as he adapts to the transitions between school and city life, ...
It was a proud moment in my existence when Wright; captain of our football club; came up to me in school one Friday and said; “Adams; your name is down to play in the match against Craven to-morrow.” Parkhurst Boys, and Other Stories of ...