Tom Brown's School Days. By an Old Boy [Thomas Hughes]. Author's Edition. Illustrated from designs by Larkin G Mead. Book Details

• Author: Hughes, Thomas

• Title: Tom Brown's School Days at Rugby

• Publisher: James R. Osgood & Co., Boston 1872 reprint of 1857 First Edition.

Description Original green cloth binding. Front cover and spine titled in gold with decorative black stamped borders and designs. In Good condition for its age, showing typical minor age-related wear. General shelf wear and rubbing to corners, joints, and spine ends. Cloth remains intact with some light scuffing.

Text block is structurally sound, though there is some movement to the spine for approximately 20 pages albeit all remain securely attached to the stitching and the book is fully intact.

Pages are generally clean with light, age-appropriate toning and minor occasional spotting. No major internal markings. A solid, honest copy of Hughes' classic Victorian tale of Rugby School.

Summary Set in the 1830s, the novel follows high-spirited Tom Brown through his formative years at Rugby School under headmaster Thomas Arnold. Tom navigates the public school system, confronting cruel bullies like Flashman, forming a deep friendship with the frail George Arthur, and developing a passion for sports. Through trials, mischief, and personal growth, Tom learns the values of courage, loyalty, and integrity, ultimately transforming from a reckless youth into a responsible and principled young gentleman.