Peter Priggins: The College Scout (1841)

By Theodore Edward Hook

Book Overview

""Peter Priggins: The College Scout"" is a novel written by Theodore Edward Hook and first published in 1841. The story follows the adventures of the titular character, Peter Priggins, a self-made man who works as a college scout, or a recruiter for prestigious universities. Peter is a charismatic and cunning figure who uses his wit and charm to navigate the social and academic worlds of the wealthy elite. Along the way, he encounters a variety of colorful characters, from scheming aristocrats to ambitious students, and must use all his skills to achieve his goals. The novel is a satirical commentary on the education system and social hierarchy of the time, and offers a glimpse into the world of 19th-century England.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: 1164933175
• ISBN13: 9781164933175
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 388 Pages
• Weight: 1.14 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"