Jack Stone Of Tait School (1917)

By Everett T. Tomlinson and Charles L. Wrenn

Book Overview

""Jack Stone of Tait School"" is a novel written by Everett Titsworth Tomlinson and first published in 1917. The story follows Jack Stone, a talented athlete and student at Tait School, a prestigious boarding school in New England. Jack is the star of the school's football team, but he struggles to balance his athletic pursuits with his academic responsibilities. As the story progresses, Jack faces a series of challenges, including a serious injury that threatens his football career and a difficult decision about whether to cheat on a test. Through it all, Jack learns important lessons about perseverance, honesty, and the value of hard work. The novel is set against the backdrop of early 20th century America, and it offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of boarding schools and amateur athletics during that time period. The characters are well-drawn and relatable, and the story is engaging and thought-provoking. Overall, ""Jack Stone of Tait School"" is a classic coming-of-age story that will appeal to readers of all ages. It is a timeless tale of struggle, growth, and self-discovery that is sure to resonate with anyone who has ever faced a difficult challenge or had to make a tough decision.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166598381
• ISBN13: 9781166598389
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.76 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"