9781331395126 - Recollections of George Butler (Classic Reprint) de Butler, Josephine E. (4 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book provides an intimate and personal portrait of George Butler, the son of Dr. George Butler, Headmaster of Harrow School from 1805 to 1829. The author, a close friend and relative of George Butler, offers a glimpse into his life, from his early school days at Harrow to his time at Cambridge and Oxford, and ultimately to his career as a tutor and scholar. The book weaves together personal anecdotes and insights into the social and educational world of 19th-century England. We learn about George Butler's upbringing in a family steeped in tradition and scholarship, his friendships with prominent figures of the day, and his own intellectual development. The author paints a vivid picture of the social circles and educational institutions that shaped George Butler's life, including Harrow School, Trinity College Cambridge, and Exeter College Oxford. The book explores themes of friendship, family, education, and moral development, highlighting George Butler's growth from a mischievous and somewhat directionless youth into a dedicated scholar and influential educator. The author's insights into George Butler's character and his struggles with finding purpose provide a compelling narrative that resonates with the complexities of human development and the enduring power of friendship and family. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

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