Publisher's Synopsis
""The Chief of the School or Schoolboy Ambition: A Tale of Nethercourt"" is a novel written by Henry Cadwallader Adams in 1874. The story is set in the fictional town of Nethercourt and follows the life of a young boy named Tom Brown, who dreams of becoming the chief of his school. Tom is a hardworking and ambitious student who is determined to achieve his goal. He faces many challenges along the way, including competition from other students and the disapproval of some of his teachers. Despite these obstacles, Tom perseveres and eventually becomes the chief of his school.The novel explores themes of ambition, hard work, perseverance, and the importance of education. It provides a vivid depiction of life in a British boarding school in the 19th century and is a valuable historical document of the time. Overall, ""The Chief of the School or Schoolboy Ambition: A Tale of Nethercourt"" is an inspiring and uplifting story that will appeal to readers of all ages. It is a must-read for anyone interested in British literature, education, or the history of boarding schools.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.
