Percy Wynn: Or Making A Boy Of Him (1893)
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ISBN10: 1120368383
ISBN13: 9781120368386
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Oct 15 2009
Pages: 270
Weight: 1.25
Height: 0.75 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781120368386
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Oct 15 2009
Pages: 270
Weight: 1.25
Height: 0.75 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Percy Wynn: Or Making A Boy Of Him is a novel written by Francis James Finn and published in 1893. The story follows the life of Percy Wynn, a young boy who is spoiled and selfish. His parents are wealthy and have indulged him his whole life, but they realize that they have done him a disservice and send him away to a Catholic boarding school to learn discipline and responsibility.At the school, Percy struggles to adapt to the strict rules and routines, but with the help of his teachers and classmates, he begins to grow into a more mature and responsible young man. Along the way, he learns valuable lessons about hard work, humility, and the importance of faith.The novel is a coming-of-age story that explores themes of character development, personal growth, and the power of education. It is also a reflection of the author's Catholic faith and his belief in the transformative power of education and religion.Overall, Percy Wynn: Or Making A Boy Of Him is a timeless classic that continues to inspire and educate readers of all ages.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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