Talbot Baines Reed

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Follow My Leader The Boys Of Templeton (eBook, ePUB)

Beschreibung

English novelist Talbot Baines Reed, well-known for his schoolboy books from the 19th century, wrote "Follow My Leader: The Boys of Templeton." The novel, which was published in 1877, chronicles the experiences and hardships that a group of schoolboys at Templeton School encounter. Dick Colthurst, a freshman at Templeton, is the main character of the novel. Dick's experiences include his school interests, friendships, and mishaps with his peers. The friendships and tensions that arise amongst the lads are depicted in the book, underlining the peculiarities of Victorian boarding school life. The impact of leadership on the boys' behavior is one important theme. "Follow My Leader," as the title suggests, highlights a key individual whose actions influence the others. The story may touch on issues of friendship, authority, and the difficulties young people encounter juggling their personal and academic lives. Young readers were drawn to the writing style of Talbot Baines Reed, who was well-known for his emphasis on school stories. His writings frequently included moral teachings together with a realistic depiction of 19th-century school life. It's expected that "Follow My Leader: The Boys of Templeton" will provide a nostalgic look at the exploits and development of its young characters.

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Talbot Baines Reed was an English author of boys' fiction who lived from April 3, 1852, to November 28, 1893. He created a type of school stories that lasted until the middle of the 20th century. The Fifth Form at St. Dominic's is one of his most well-known works. He often and regularly wrote for The Boy's Own Paper (B.O.P.). Most of his writing was first published there. Reed became a well-known typefounder through his family's business. He also wrote the standard work on the subject, History of the Old English Letter Foundries. John Reed was a colonel in Oliver Cromwell's army during the English Civil War. The Reed family came from him. Their home was in Maiden Newton, which is in the county of Dorset. They moved to London at the end of the 18th century. Andrew Reed (1787-1862), Talbot Reed's grandpa, was a minister in the Congregational Church and the founder of many charitable organizations, such as the London Orphan Asylum and a hospital for people who could not get better. He was also a well-known hymn writer. His "Spirit Divine, attend our prayers" can still be found in many hymnals today. Talbot Baines Reed grew up in a happy family where Charles Reed was very religious and thought that tough outdoor games were the best way to raise boys.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Double 9 Books
• Erscheinungstermin: 30. Januar 2025
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9789361423215
• Artikelnr.: 73554919