| Author |
Vachell, Horace Annesley, 1861-1955 |
| Title |
The Hill: A Romance of Friendship
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 83.6 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Jonathan Ingram, Stephen Blundell and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"The Hill: A Romance of Friendship" by Horace Annesley Vachell is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story captures the experiences of young John Verney as he navigates the complexities of friendship and school life at Harrow. The narrative explores themes of camaraderie, personal growth, and the contrasts between ambition and reality. The opening of the book introduces John Verney, who is about to begin his journey at Harrow School. As he arrives, he reflects on the weight of expectation and the inheritance of family legacy through his uncle, a renowned explorer. John is both excited and apprehensive as he is thrust into this new environment, which he associates with potential and challenge. Early encounters establish his social dynamics at the school, highlighting his interactions with characters like Scaife, a charismatic yet ominous figure, and Desmond, who becomes an object of admiration for John. The foundation is set for the exploration of friendship and rivalry within the compelling atmosphere of Harrow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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| Subject |
Boys -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Social classes -- England -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Friendship -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Snobs and snobbishness -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Harrow School -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Schools -- England -- Juvenile fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
23154 |
| Release Date |
Oct 23, 2007 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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