Changing Base: Or What Edward Rice Learnt At School (1868)

""Changing Base: Or What Edward Rice Learnt At School"" is a novel written by William Everett and published in 1868. The story follows the adventures of a young boy named Edward Rice, who is sent to a prestigious boarding school by his wealthy father. At the school, Edward learns valuable life lessons and experiences personal growth as he navigates the challenges of academic and social life. The novel explores themes of friendship, loyalty, perseverance, and the importance of education. Through Edward's journey, readers are presented with a realistic and insightful portrayal of life at a 19th-century boarding school. ""Changing Base"" is a classic coming-of-age story that continues to resonate with readers of all ages.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.

William Everett is associate professor of music history at the Conservatory of Music, University of Missouri-Kansas City. He is the author of Sigmund Romberg and coeditor of The Cambridge Companion to the Musical.