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100 1 _aMaclaren, Ian,
_d1850-1907
245 1 0 _aYoung Barbarians
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2009
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2009-09-25
508 _aProduced by Audrey Longhurst, Meredith Bach, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Youth Barbarians" by Ian Maclaren is a novel written in the late 19th century. Set in a Scottish educational institution called Muirtown Seminary, the story primarily focuses on the life and adventures of its mischievous protagonist, Peter McGuffie, affectionately known as "Speug." The novel captures the essence of childhood innocence, camaraderie, and the often tumultuous experiences of boys navigating school life, particularly in their interactions with authority figures and each other. The opening of "Young Barbarians" introduces the setting of Muirtown Seminary, an imposing building where young boys engage in playful warfare during their education. The narrative centers around "Speug" and his rebellious nature, revealing the dynamics of friendship, rivalry, and the lighthearted skirmishes with other schools. We learn about Peter's fierce spirit, his admiration for his father, and his knack for mischief, shaping him as a charismatic yet troublesome character. This early section builds a vivid world where the struggles and triumphs of boyhood lead to rich character development and highlights the nostalgic essence of schooldays filled with adventure. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aFiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/30089
999 _c70937
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