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Ernest Bracebridge: School Days

Ernest Bracebridge: School Days

Henry Giles Kingston, William

Paperback

Historical Fiction

ISBN10: 9354943020
ISBN13: 9789354943027
Publisher: Alpha Ed
Published: Aug 5 2021
Pages: 206
Weight: 0.68
Height: 0.47 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A brisk, brave tale that wears its old-fashioned courage with the sparkle of a well-loved adventure. Ernest Bracebridge's school days unfold as a vivid walk through Victorian England, where boys test loyalty, wit, and nerve against the rules of a strict, bustling world. This is more than a fine reprint; it's a faithful reimagining of a juvenile fiction classic. The novel threads school life, friendship, and resourceful pluck into a compact, fast-paced voyage that resonates with readers who admire treasure-hunt excitement and the clean moral compass of boyhood camaraderie. Its setting in nineteenth-century Britain offers a window into a bygone era, while its themes of perseverance and mutual aid remain immediate and compelling. A note on literary and historical significance: Kingston's era defined the boarding-school tale, shaping generations of readers and influencing later boys' adventure fiction. This edition, prepared with care, respects that lineage while inviting today's readers and illustrated edition collectors to rediscover a cornerstone of Victorian adventure. Selling points to the seeker and the collector alike: out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions; restored for today's and future generations; more than a reprint-a collector's item and a cultural treasure. Whether you are revisiting a cherished classic or seeking a fresh entry into a timeless school tale, this edition makes Ernest Bracebridge's brave, loyal world accessible with clarity, warmth, and enduring charm.

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