TOM BROWN'S SCHOOLDAYS Thomas Hughes LEATHER circa 1915 ILLUS Harold Copping -21

Description: TOM BROWN'S SCHOOLDAYS by Thomas Hughes Illustrated by Harold Copping____________________________Leather, flexible; 428 pages; Size Approx. 4 1/4 X 6 1/8.Published by Collins Clear-Type Press; undated circa 1915.Details: This is a lovely old copy of this classic story for boys. Nicely bound in burgundy leather with gilt lettering and decorations on the spine. Upper page edges are gilt. Burgundy endpapers. Contains 7 excellent illustrations."Tom Brown's School Days is a novel by Thomas Hughes, published in 1857. The story is set in the 1830s at Rugby School, an English public school. Hughes attended Rugby School from 1834 to 1842. The novel was originally published as being 'by an Old Boy of Rugby', and much of it is based on the author's experiences." "Reading this book, one rapidly understands why it became so popular. Firstly, there's the beauty of the story in itself, and the vivid way in which the most important characters of the book are depicted. You can easily identify with Tom Brown whatever your age. In addition, there's the beautiful ethical message and the solid Christian faith; you don't find them often in modern fiction, so you enjoy them even more. Thirdly there is, from our perspective, the beautiful contrast with a world not asphyxiated by health and safety concerns and in many ways rougher than ours, but probably more authentic. "One clearly understands the message that becoming a man is a process which requires trials, defeats, and perseverance and truly wonders whether the present day society is not overprotective."Thomas Hughes is unashamedly Christian, almost shockingly so by today's standards. And this is good, very good. His approach to life has been called "muscular Christianity." I find this remark very appropriate, and the approach certainly every bit as good today as it was in Hughes' times."A fine addition for your bookshelf!Condition: Extremely light wear, near fine condition with a solid binding and clean pages. Note: The letter/number at the end of the title line for this listing is just an inventory code for locating the book. Free Domestic Economy Shipping! Check out my other items!Be sure to add me to your favorites list! About Us:Rivendell Antiquarian Books sells used rare, vintage and collectable books predominantly from pre 1970. We have been sellers of antiquarian books for over 20 years, and our experience helps ensure quality descriptions of our rare and collectable books. Be assured that we want your experience with Rivendell Antiquarian Books to be enjoyable and problem free. 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Price: 30 USD

Location: Schenectady, New York

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