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050 4 _aPZ
100 1 _aReed, Talbot Baines,
_d1852-1893
245 1 0 _aMy Friend Smith: A Story of School and City Life
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2007
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2007-04-11
508 _aProduced by Nick Hodson of London, England
520 _a"My Friend Smith: A Story of School and City Life" by Talbot Baines Reed is a school novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative revolves around young Freddy Batchelor, sent away to Stonebridge House—a school for troublesome and backward boys—by his uncle. The story captures the trials Freddy faces both at school and in his new life, focusing particularly on his friendship with Smith, a fellow student who seems to embody resilience in the face of adversity. At the start of the book, Freddy is abruptly sent to the rigid environment of Stonebridge House due to his perceived misbehavior and backwardness. In this opening portion, we learn about Freddy's struggles with school life, his transition from his previous village, and the unpleasant dynamics among the boys, especially under the stern guidance of the housekeeper, Miss Henniker. Despite the challenges he faces—bullying from classmates, the strict regime of the school, and limited freedom—Freddy begins to form a bond with Smith, hinting at a growing friendship that might serve as a refuge from their harsh school experiences. Throughout the text, Reed highlights the emotional landscape of youth, loyalty among friends, and the desire for freedom in a confining environment. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aBoarding schools -- England -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aSchools -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aYoung men -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aFriendship -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aLondon (England) -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aCity and town life -- Juvenile fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/21036
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