The Master of the Shell by Talbot Baines Reed
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"The Master of the Shell" by Talbot Baines Reed is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around Mark Railsford, an aspiring schoolmaster, as he takes on the responsibilities of a house-master and Master of the Shell at Grandcourt school. The book captures the trials and tribulations of Railsford as he navigates the challenges of teaching and managing a diverse group of students, alongside the interplay of school
politics and rivalries. The opening of the novel introduces the noteworthy appointment of Railsford to his new position, presenting a series of letters that sketch the circumstances leading up to this significant transition in his life. The dialogue among various characters sets the stage for the conflicts and dynamics Railsford will face, particularly highlighting his engagement to Daisy Herapath and the complications this brings. As he prepares to lead a group of boys, he is immediately confronted with the varying personalities within the school and the challenges posed by the previous master’s contentious legacy, as well as the vibrant and chaotic nature of school life that lies ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Reed, Talbot Baines, 1852-1893 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Master of the Shell |
| Credits | Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 79.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Boarding schools -- England -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Rowing -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Friendship -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Boats and boating -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Students -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Teachers -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race, England -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 21050 |
| Release Date | Apr 12, 2007 |
| Last Update | Sep 21, 2013 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 495 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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