The Two Schools: A Moral Tale (1896)

By Mary Hughs

Book Overview

The Two Schools: A Moral Tale is a book written by Mary Hughs in 1896. The book tells the story of two schools, one for boys and one for girls, that are located in the same town but have very different approaches to education. The boys' school is focused on academic excellence and competitive sports, while the girls' school is focused on domestic skills and etiquette.The main character of the book, a young girl named Lucy, is torn between these two schools. She attends the girls' school but is fascinated by the boys' school and the opportunities it offers. Through a series of events, Lucy learns that both schools have their strengths and weaknesses and that she must find a balance between the two.The book is a moral tale that teaches the importance of balance and moderation in life. It also highlights the gender roles and expectations of the time period in which it was written. The Two Schools: A Moral Tale is a timeless classic that is still relevant today, as it encourages readers to think critically about education and societal norms.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1167209311
• ISBN13: 9781167209314
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 252 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"