Ernest Bracebridge - Henry Giles Kingston, William
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A brisk, brave tale that wears its old-fashioned courage with the sparkle of a well-loved adventure. Ernest Bracebridge's school days unfold as a vivid walk through Victorian England, where boys test loyalty, wit, and nerve against the rules of a strict, bustling world. This is more than a fine reprint; it's a faithful reimagining of a juvenile fiction classic. The novel threads school life, friendship, and resourceful pluck into a compact, fast-paced voyage that resonates with readers who admire treasure-hunt excitement and the clean moral compass of boyhood camaraderie. Its setting in…mehr

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Produktbeschreibung
A brisk, brave tale that wears its old-fashioned courage with the sparkle of a well-loved adventure. Ernest Bracebridge's school days unfold as a vivid walk through Victorian England, where boys test loyalty, wit, and nerve against the rules of a strict, bustling world. This is more than a fine reprint; it's a faithful reimagining of a juvenile fiction classic. The novel threads school life, friendship, and resourceful pluck into a compact, fast-paced voyage that resonates with readers who admire treasure-hunt excitement and the clean moral compass of boyhood camaraderie. Its setting in nineteenth-century Britain offers a window into a bygone era, while its themes of perseverance and mutual aid remain immediate and compelling. A note on literary and historical significance: Kingston's era defined the boarding-school tale, shaping generations of readers and influencing later boys' adventure fiction. This edition, prepared with care, respects that lineage while inviting today's readers and illustrated edition collectors to rediscover a cornerstone of Victorian adventure. Selling points to the seeker and the collector alike: out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions; restored for today's and future generations; more than a reprint-a collector's item and a cultural treasure. Whether you are revisiting a cherished classic or seeking a fresh entry into a timeless school tale, this edition makes Ernest Bracebridge's brave, loyal world accessible with clarity, warmth, and enduring charm.
Autorenporträt
William Henry Giles Kingston (February 28, 1814 - August 5, 1880), sometimes known as W. H. G. Kingston, was an English author of boys' adventure stories. On February 28, 1814, William Henry Giles Kingston was born in Harley Street, London. He was the oldest child of Lucy Henry Kingston and Frances Sophia Rooke, a granddaughter of Sir Giles Rooke, a Court for Common Pleas Judge. Kingston's paternal grandfather, John Kingston (1736-1820), was a Member of Parliament who, although owning a plantation in Demerara, was a staunch supporter of the Abolition of the Slave Trade. Kingston's father, Lucy, started a wine business in Oporto, and he lived there for many years, making frequent trips to England and establishing a lifelong love of the sea.