02159cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000360011324500530014926400510020230000470025333600260030033700260032633800360035250000310038850800470041952012630046653400450172965300230177485600430179799900170184021137UtSlPG20260610133504.0mcr n260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPZ1 aReed, Talbot Baines,d1852-189310aParkhurst Boys, and Other Stories of School Life 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2007  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2007-04-18  aProduced by Nick Hodson of London, England  a"Parkhurst Boys, and Other Stories of School Life" by Talbot Baines Reed is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. The book primarily revolves around the lives, adventures, and misadventures of schoolboys at Parkhurst School, capturing various aspects of school life, camaraderie, and youthful aspiration through different narratives. The stories depict a range of events, from football matches to historical recounts of boys who played pivotal roles in English history.  The beginning of the collection introduces readers to one of the main characters, Adams, as he anticipates playing in his first football match representing Parkhurst School against their rivals, Craven. The narrative captures his excitement, the pressures he feels from teammates, and the vivid memories of his aspirations as a young boy. This initial chapter sets the tone for the exploration of athletic competition and the moral lessons inherent in school life, showcasing the friendships and rivalries that define the boys' experiences. As Adams steps onto the field, he embodies the hopes and dreams of youth, making the reader eager to follow his journey and the adventures that the other stories will unfold. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aSchools -- Fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/21137  c62363d62363