Boys' School Stories
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: b/w frontis. award plate on fep.
A beloved classic of children's literature, Boys' School Stories presents a spirited anthology of tales set within the hallowed halls of British boarding schools, drawing together the work of multiple authors to capture the full breadth of scholastic adventure. The collection chronicles the rivalries, friendships, pranks, and moral lessons that defined the genre, painting a vivid portrait of youth navigating the codes of honor and camaraderie that governed school life. Written with a tone that balances wholesome humor with genuine dramatic tension, the stories illustrate the timeless struggles of young protagonists striving to prove their worth on the cricket pitch, in the classroom, and among their peers. Rooted in the tradition of Victorian and Edwardian school fiction, the anthology stands as both an entertaining read and a fascinating cultural document, capturing an era when tales of pluck, fair play, and boyish daring were considered essential reading for the young.
Author: Various Authors
Format: Hardback
Published: 1111, Blackie & Son Limited
Genre: Childrens fiction
Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: b/w frontis. award plate on fep.
A beloved classic of children's literature, Boys' School Stories presents a spirited anthology of tales set within the hallowed halls of British boarding schools, drawing together the work of multiple authors to capture the full breadth of scholastic adventure. The collection chronicles the rivalries, friendships, pranks, and moral lessons that defined the genre, painting a vivid portrait of youth navigating the codes of honor and camaraderie that governed school life. Written with a tone that balances wholesome humor with genuine dramatic tension, the stories illustrate the timeless struggles of young protagonists striving to prove their worth on the cricket pitch, in the classroom, and among their peers. Rooted in the tradition of Victorian and Edwardian school fiction, the anthology stands as both an entertaining read and a fascinating cultural document, capturing an era when tales of pluck, fair play, and boyish daring were considered essential reading for the young.