Publisher's Synopsis
Eric, St. Winifred's and Julian Home is a novel written by Frederic William Farrar. The story revolves around Eric, a young boy who is sent to St. Winifred's, a boarding school, after the death of his mother. Eric struggles to adjust to his new surroundings and makes friends with Julian, a fellow student who is also struggling to fit in. The two boys form a close bond and help each other navigate the challenges of school life.As Eric becomes more comfortable at St. Winifred's, he discovers a love for cricket and becomes a skilled player. However, his success on the cricket field is overshadowed by the arrival of a new student, a talented athlete named Jack. Eric must learn to deal with the jealousy and competition that arises as Jack becomes the star of the cricket team.Throughout the novel, Farrar explores themes of friendship, loyalty, competition, and the challenges of growing up. The book is filled with vivid descriptions of school life, including cricket matches, classroom lessons, and dormitory pranks. Ultimately, Eric, St. Winifred's and Julian Home is a heartwarming story about the power of friendship and the resilience of youth.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.
