02764cam a22004213u 4500 72254 UtSlPG 20260610134654.0 m cr n 260607r20231897utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG de iso639-1 PZ Finn, Francis J. (Francis James), 1859-1928 Percy Wynn Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2023 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2023-11-28 Peter Becker and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net "Percy Wynn: oder ein seltsames Kind der Neuen Welt" by Francis J. Finn is a novel written in the late 19th century. This coming-of-age story revolves around the unique experiences of the main character, Percy Wynn, who navigates the challenges of fitting into a boys' boarding school environment, having come from a sheltered background with six sisters and a nurturing mother. The narrative likely explores themes of friendship, identity, and the importance of personal development amidst adversity. The opening of the novel introduces us to Percy Wynn, a timid and delicate boy who feels out of place at the American boarding school Maurach. We witness Percy's initial encounter with the other boys, where his gentle demeanor makes him a target for teasing from a group of older students. However, he is soon befriended by Tom Playfair, who defends him against bullies and helps him acclimate to the new environment. Percy's naivety and charm shine through as he candidly discusses his upbringing with Tom, highlighting the contrast between his previous life and the school culture. This initial chapter sets the stage for Percy's ongoing journey of self-discovery, rapport-building, and the intricacies of growing up in a male-dominant sphere. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: Mainz: Verlag von Franz Kirchheim, 1897 Christian life -- Juvenile fiction Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction Children -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction Friendship -- Juvenile fiction Boarding schools -- Juvenile fiction Siblings -- Juvenile fiction Students -- Juvenile fiction Teachers -- Juvenile fiction Catholics -- Juvenile fiction Catholic schools -- Juvenile fiction Betten, Francis S. (Francis Sales), 1863-1942 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/72254 112979 112979