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Eton School Days (1864)

Eton School Days (1864)

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ISBN10: 1164638505
ISBN13: 9781164638506
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 324
Weight: 0.96
Height: 0.68 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Eton School Days (1864) is a memoir written by an anonymous author who identifies himself only as An Old Etonian. The book provides a detailed and nostalgic account of the author's experiences at Eton College, one of the oldest and most prestigious boarding schools in England. The author describes the daily routines, traditions, and rituals of life at Eton, including the rigorous academic curriculum, the competitive sports teams, and the social hierarchies that existed among the students. He also reflects on the friendships he formed, the challenges he faced, and the lessons he learned during his time at the school. Throughout the book, the author emphasizes the unique character and spirit of Eton, which he sees as a microcosm of English society. He celebrates the school's traditions and values, but also acknowledges its flaws and shortcomings. Eton School Days provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of elite British education in the mid-19th century, and is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of education, social class, and cultural identity in Victorian England.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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