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From The Plough-Tail To The College Steps

- Being The First Twenty-Nine Years Of The Life Of A Suffolk Farmer's Boy (1885)

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From The Plough-Tail To The College Steps: Being The First Twenty-Nine Years Of The Life Of A Suffolk Farmer�������s Boy is a memoir written by James Mills and originally published in 1885. The book is a detailed account of the author's life from his childhood in rural Suffolk, England to his early adulthood as a student at Cambridge University. Mills describes his upbringing as the son of a farmer, including his experiences working on the farm and attending school. He also writes about his early interest in learning and his struggles to obtain an education beyond what was available to him in his small village. As the book progresses, Mills recounts his journey to Cambridge University, where he studied and eventually graduated with honors. He discusses the challenges he faced as a working-class student in a prestigious academic institution, as well as the opportunities that were available to him there. Throughout the memoir, Mills reflects on the importance of education and hard work in achieving success, and he offers insights into the social and economic conditions of rural England in the mid-19th century. Overall, From The Plough-Tail To The College Steps is a fascinating glimpse into the life of a young man who overcame significant obstacles to achieve his dreams. It is a valuable historical document that sheds light on the experiences of working-class individuals during a time of great social and economic change in England.An Autobiography.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781166027612
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 166
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. september 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x9 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 231 g.
  • BLACK WEEK
Leveringstid: 2-3 uger
Forventet levering: 13. december 2024

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From The Plough-Tail To The College Steps: Being The First Twenty-Nine Years Of The Life Of A Suffolk Farmer�������s Boy is a memoir written by James Mills and originally published in 1885. The book is a detailed account of the author's life from his childhood in rural Suffolk, England to his early adulthood as a student at Cambridge University. Mills describes his upbringing as the son of a farmer, including his experiences working on the farm and attending school. He also writes about his early interest in learning and his struggles to obtain an education beyond what was available to him in his small village. As the book progresses, Mills recounts his journey to Cambridge University, where he studied and eventually graduated with honors. He discusses the challenges he faced as a working-class student in a prestigious academic institution, as well as the opportunities that were available to him there. Throughout the memoir, Mills reflects on the importance of education and hard work in achieving success, and he offers insights into the social and economic conditions of rural England in the mid-19th century. Overall, From The Plough-Tail To The College Steps is a fascinating glimpse into the life of a young man who overcame significant obstacles to achieve his dreams. It is a valuable historical document that sheds light on the experiences of working-class individuals during a time of great social and economic change in England.An Autobiography.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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