Dr. Jolliffe's Boys: a Tale of Weston School. [With Plates.]London, 1884 - 288 páginas |
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Página 274 - Facing Death" is a story with a purpose. It is intended to show that a lad who makes up his mind firmly and resolutely that he will rise in life, and who is prepared to face toil and ridicule and hardship to carry out his determination, is sure to succeed. The hero of the'story, though only a colliery lad, is a character that boys will delight in. He is a typical British boy, dogged, earnest, generous, and though "shamefaced" to a degree, is ready to face death in the discharge of duty.
Página 277 - As interesting as the most exciting romance, and a great deal more likely to be remembered to good purpose."— Standard.
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