Carrington's Duty-Week: A Private School Episode is a novel written by John Gambril Nicholson and published in 1910. The story is set in a private school in England and follows the experiences of the protagonist, Mr. Carrington, during his duty week. Mr. Carrington is a teacher at the school and is responsible for the welfare of the students during his duty week. The novel explores the challenges and joys of being a teacher in a private school, as well as the relationships between the students and teachers. Throughout the book, the reader is introduced to a range of characters, including the headmaster, other teachers, and students. The story is told through a series of vignettes, each one focusing on a particular incident or interaction between the characters. The novel provides a detailed and insightful look into the world of private schools in England during the early 20th century. It explores themes such as duty, responsibility, and the importance of education. Overall, Carrington's Duty-Week: A Private School Episode is a charming and engaging novel that offers a unique glimpse into the world of private schools in England. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of education or the social history of England during the early 20th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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