The Master of the Shell by Talbot Baines Reed

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Author Reed, Talbot Baines, 1852-1893
Title The Master of the Shell
Note Reading ease score: 79.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England
Summary "The Master of the Shell" by Talbot Baines Reed is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around Mark Railsford, an aspiring schoolmaster, as he takes on the responsibilities of a house-master and Master of the Shell at Grandcourt school. The book captures the trials and tribulations of Railsford as he navigates the challenges of teaching and managing a diverse group of students, alongside the interplay of school politics and rivalries. The opening of the novel introduces the noteworthy appointment of Railsford to his new position, presenting a series of letters that sketch the circumstances leading up to this significant transition in his life. The dialogue among various characters sets the stage for the conflicts and dynamics Railsford will face, particularly highlighting his engagement to Daisy Herapath and the complications this brings. As he prepares to lead a group of boys, he is immediately confronted with the varying personalities within the school and the challenges posed by the previous master’s contentious legacy, as well as the vibrant and chaotic nature of school life that lies ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Boarding schools -- England -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Rowing -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Friendship -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Boats and boating -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Students -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Teachers -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race, England -- Juvenile fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 21050
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Sep 21, 2013
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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