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The Ground Ash: A Public School Story (1874)

The Ground Ash: A Public School Story (1874)

Pullen, Henry William

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ISBN10: 1120762200
ISBN13: 9781120762207
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Dec 7 2009
Pages: 248
Weight: 0.74
Height: 0.52 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Ground Ash: A Public School Story is a novel written by Henry William Pullen and first published in 1874. The story takes place in a British public school and follows the adventures of a group of students, particularly the protagonist, Tom Brown. Tom is a new student at the school who quickly makes friends with a group of boys, including the mischievous and popular Harry East. Together, they navigate the challenges of school life, including academic pressure, sports competitions, and disciplinary issues. However, the plot takes a darker turn when a mysterious illness sweeps through the school, affecting many of the students, including Tom's closest friend. As Tom and his friends try to uncover the cause of the illness, they also face personal struggles and moral dilemmas. The novel is a coming-of-age story that explores themes of friendship, loyalty, and the complexities of adolescence. It also provides a glimpse into the world of British public schools during the 19th century. Overall, The Ground Ash is a classic tale of schoolboy adventures and the bonds of friendship that endure through adversity.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.

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