Pride And Principle: Or The Captain Of Elvedon School (1869)

By Mrs. Henry H.B. Paull

Book Overview

""Pride and Principle: Or The Captain of Elvedon School"" is a novel written by Mrs. H. B. Paull and first published in 1869. The story is set in the fictional Elvedon School, where the captain of the school, Charles Maitland, is a proud and ambitious young man who is determined to become a successful lawyer. However, his pride and ambition lead him to neglect his duties as captain and to treat his fellow students with disdain.When a new student, Arthur Selwyn, arrives at the school, he quickly becomes the target of Charles' bullying and taunts. But Arthur is not easily intimidated, and he challenges Charles to a series of intellectual and athletic competitions to prove his worth. As the two young men compete, they begin to develop a grudging respect for each other, and Charles learns the value of humility and kindness.Meanwhile, a subplot involving a love triangle between Charles, Arthur, and a young woman named Edith adds further tension to the story. As the competition between Charles and Arthur heats up, Edith finds herself torn between the two men, unsure of whom to choose.""Pride and Principle"" is a classic tale of rivalry, redemption, and romance, set against the backdrop of a Victorian boarding school. With its vivid characters and engaging plot, this novel is sure to captivate readers of all ages.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: 1164848267
• ISBN13: 9781164848264
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 132 Pages
• Weight: 0.41 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"