May, E. J. (Edith J.) creator text utu 2006 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Louis' School Days: A Story for Boys" by E. J. May is a children's novel written in the early 19th century. The story follows the life of a young boy, Louis Mortimer, as he navigates the challenges of school life, grappling with academic struggles and the social dynamics among classmates. The narrative seeks to convey fundamental truths of Christian education, emphasizing the importance of personal integrity, friendship, and moral character in the face of adversity. At the start of the book, we are introduced to Louis, who is feeling the pressure of his studies under a new tutor at Dashwood Rectory. Disheartened by the difficult curriculum and feeling lonely without his family, Louis writes to his brother Reginald, expressing his discontent. Upon arriving at Ashfield House, Louis is thrust into the bustling environment of a boarding school with numerous classmates, including his lively cousin Frank Digby. The opening chapters establish the themes of belonging and the trials of growing up, as Louis confronts issues of honesty and peer pressure, particularly when accusations arise concerning his character and academic integrity. This foundation sets the stage for his journey of self-discovery and personal growth amid the trials of school life. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2006-11-17 Produced by Justin Gillbank and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The University of Florida, The Internet Archive/Children's Library) Original publication data not identified Christian life -- Juvenile fiction Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction Boys -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction Boarding schools -- England -- Juvenile fiction PZ Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/19855 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/19855 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133448.0 19855