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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book, a collection of short stories, offers a captivating glimpse into the lives of boys living at a unique boarding school in Boston Harbor. The Farm and Trades School, founded in 1814, was a pioneering institution for its time, emphasizing practical skills and character development alongside academic instruction. These stories, written by the boys themselves, provide a unique historical account of the school and its impact on their lives. Through their experiences with gardening, sailing, and carpentry, the boys learn valuable lessons about hard work, teamwork, and self-reliance. The stories also explore the challenges and triumphs of growing up in a communal setting, as the boys navigate the complexities of friendship, rivalry, and homesickness. Ultimately, this book offers a poignant tribute to the power of education and the transformative potential of community. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781334731655_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781334731655
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781334731655
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)