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100	1		_aThackeray, William Makepeace, _d1811-1863
245	1	0	_aDoctor Birch and His Young Friends
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2014
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
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337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2014-05-01
508			_aProduced by David Widger from page images generously provided by the Internet Archive
520			_a"Doctor Birch and His Young Friends" by William Makepeace Thackeray is a fictional narrative set in the early 19th century, depicting life at a boys' academy in a London suburb. The book presents a satirical and humorous exploration of the school environment, portraying the interactions between the students and their teachers as they navigate the challenges of youth and education. The story is narrated by an unnamed assistant master at Doctor Birch's Academy, revealing the quirks of the school's administration and the personalities of its students. Key characters include Doctor Birch, the condescending and ineffective principal; Jack Birch, his pretentious son; and the kind-hearted Prince, the real authority figure in the school. The narrative includes various tales about the boys, such as the courageous George Champion, who earns the respect and admiration of his peers, and Master Hulker, who struggles academically but excels in other pursuits. Through these characters, Thackeray captures the essence of childhood friendships, rivalries, and the absurdities of the educational system, culminating in a joyful yet bittersweet conclusion. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aSchools -- Fiction
653			_aTeachers -- Fiction
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/45554
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