King Jack Of Haylands: A Tale Of School Life (1871)

By F.M.S.

Book Overview

King Jack of Haylands: A Tale of School Life (1871) is a novel written by S. F. M. that follows the adventures of a young boy named Jack as he navigates life at boarding school. The book is set in the mid-19th century and provides a glimpse into the daily routines and challenges faced by students during this time period. The story begins with Jack arriving at Haylands School, where he quickly becomes friends with a group of boys who are impressed by his confidence and leadership skills. Jack soon becomes the leader of the group and is dubbed ""King Jack"" by his peers. Throughout the novel, King Jack and his friends encounter a variety of obstacles, including academic struggles, disciplinary issues, and conflicts with other students. They also engage in various extracurricular activities, such as sports and theatrical performances. As the story progresses, King Jack must learn to balance his desire for popularity and success with his responsibilities as a student and a friend. He also faces challenges to his leadership from other students who are jealous of his position. Overall, King Jack of Haylands: A Tale of School Life provides an entertaining and insightful look into the world of boarding schools in the 19th century. The novel is suitable for readers of all ages who enjoy historical fiction and coming-of-age stories.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: 116537496X
• ISBN13: 9781165374960
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 170 Pages
• Weight: 0.52 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"