02521cam a22003613u 4500 68750 UtSlPG 20260610134605.0 m cr n 260607r20221912utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 12024897 UtSlPG en iso639-1 LB Brown, Frederic Kenyon, 1882-1970 Through the school: The experiences of a mill boy in securing an education Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2022 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Autobiography. Release date is 2022-08-15 David E. Brown and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "Through the School: The Experiences of a Mill Boy in Securing an Education" by Al Priddy is a real autobiography written in the early 20th century. The narrative follows the journey of Al Priddy, a mill worker who is determined to secure an education despite his humble beginnings and financial struggles. The story explores themes of ambition, perseverance, and the transformative power of education as Al navigates the challenges of college life. At the start of the book, Al Priddy embarks on a three-day journey from his life in the mills to Evangelical University, filled with a mix of excitement and fear as he leaves behind an oppressive past. His narration captures the wonder of new experiences, from traveling through different states to the thrill of stepping onto foreign soil in Canada. Arriving at the university, Al is greeted by the realities of student life, meeting his roommate, Jim Thropper, and facing uncertainties about his education and future. The opening sets a tone of hope, hard-earned determination, and a glimpse of the lively yet challenging university environment that will shape Al's journey. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: United States: The Pilgrim Press, 1912 Education Benda, Wladyslaw T. (Wladyslaw Theodore), 1873-1948 Merrill, Frank T., 1848-1923 https://archive.org/details/throughschoolexp00brow/page/n7/mode/2up https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/68750 109554 109554