The School Boy
Holmes, Oliver Wendell
Published by Houghton, Osgood and Company, 1879
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Brown decorative cloth over beveled edged boards. A little rubbing on edges. Black endpapers. Clean throughout. All edges gilt. B/W illustrations. Seller Inventory # 085023
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Title: The School Boy
Publisher: Houghton, Osgood and Company
Publication Date: 1879
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Very Good
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
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The School Boy
Published by
Houghton Mifflin, 1879
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Seller: Old Village Books, Mt. Pleasant, SC, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Black and white illustrations. Gilt around all page edges. Corners slightly bumped. Pencil writings inside back cover. Pictures on request. Seller Inventory # 026354
The School-Boy (Classic Reprint)
Print on DemandSeller: Forgotten Books, London, United Kingdom
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book captures the essence of youth and explores the multifaceted experiences of young people. Through the lens of the school environment, the author delves into the joys and struggles of adolescence, the friendships, and rivalries that shape young lives, and the formative influences that mold their futures. The author's nostalgic recollections of his own school days in the 19th century provide a vivid glimpse into the educational landscape of the time. He paints a picture of a rigorous and often austere academic setting, where students grappled with classic texts and faced the stern authority of their teachers. Yet, amidst the challenges, there were moments of warmth, camaraderie, and intellectual stimulation. Beyond the classroom, the book also explores the broader social and cultural context of youth. The author reflects on the changing values and aspirations of young people over time, contrasting the experiences of his own generation with those of his students in later years. He examines the influence of technology, the evolution of social norms, and the enduring power of friendship and mentorship. Ultimately, this book is not merely a memoir but a profound meditation on the nature of youth and its enduring impact on our lives. The author's insights into the complexities of adolescence offer a timeless perspective that resonates with readers of all ages, reminding us of the transformative power of youth and the importance of cherishing the memories of our formative years. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781331813460_0
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The School Boy
Published by
Houghton, Osgood and Co., Boston, 1879
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Seller: Kazoo Books LLC, Kalamazoo, MI, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Condition: Used - Very Good. No Jacket. Brown cloth covers with embossed decoration and curved cover edges. Light wear. Gilt and black decoration. Illustrated plus full page illustrations with tissue over the pictures. Decorated endpapers. Page edges are gilt. 8.75x6.25 with 79 pp. Owners names. Seller Inventory # 130689
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The School - Boy
Published by
Houghton, Osgood and Company, Boston, 1878
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Seller: Clausen Books, RMABA, Colorado Springs, CO, U.S.A.
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Illustrated Cloth. Condition: Very Good. D.C. Hitchcock, J. Appleton Brown, F.T. Merrill, W.L. Sheppard, A.R. Waud (illustrator). Later printing; Previous owner's ink gift inscription on second ffep, dated January 18, 1913; Textblock is very clean and tight. All edges gilt. Green cloth binding with black and gilt stamped decorated front cover, lightly edge and corner-worn. 79p. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Hardcover. Seller Inventory # SB7475
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The School-Boy
Seller: THE SAINT BOOKSTORE, Southport, United Kingdom
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Paperback. Condition: New. New copy - Usually dispatched within 4 working days. 166. Seller Inventory # B9781314421835
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Holmes, O: School-Boy
Seller: moluna, Greven, Germany
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Condition: New. KlappentextrnrnUnlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are images such as portraits, maps, sketc. Seller Inventory # 2147629882
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The School-Boy
Published by
Houghton, Osgood & Co. Boston 1879, 1879
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Seller: Bear Bookshop, John Greenberg, Brattleboro, VT, U.S.A.
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79pp. sq. 8vo illustrated in black and white by D.C. Hitchcock, J. Appleton Brown, F.T. Merrill, W.L. Sheppard, and A.R. Waud gilt pictorial terra cotta cloth, bevelled edges, t.e.g. BAL 8931: 1st published edition Cloth lightly soiled, VG-/no dj. Seller Inventory # 58060197
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The School-Boy
Published by
Houghton, Osgood and Company, The Riverside Press, 1879
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Seller: Firefly Bookstore, Kutztown, PA, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Condition: Used Good. No Jacket. Terra-cotta cloth stamped in black silver and gold over bevelled boards. All edges gilt. Cover has wear and rubbing, but the silver, gold, and black decoration is still bright. Corners are bumped, rubbed, and frayed. Binding is intact, but rear hinge is beginning to crack. Some pages have small marks and spots, possibly ink and/or finger smudges. Firefly sells new and used books through our store front. We try to add a detailed description to as many titles as possible. If you have questions regarding this title, please contact us. Photos available on request. Seller Inventory # 191319
The School-Boy
Published by
Houghton, Osgood and Co., 1878
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Hardcover
Seller: PJK Books and Such, Murrells Inlet, SC, U.S.A.
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Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Houghton, Osgood and Co,1878. Hard Cover. No dust jacket. All edges gilt. Cover has moderate shelfwear with several chips on edges, worn corners/spine ends. Cover is half decorative cloth with floral pattern. Frontispiece tissue intact. Pages are clean and unmarked. Binding is tight. Hinges are perfect. Very nice copy. Seller Inventory # 13259
THE SCHOOL-BOY.
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First Edition
Seller: John K King Used & Rare Books, Detroit, MI, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Condition: Good. 1st Edition. Boston 1879. Illus, 8.5x6", dec cloth, 79pp, a.e.g., ink inscription from former owner, extremities frayed, covers darkened. FIRST EDITION. Seller Inventory # 93-1432