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Acton's Feud: A Public School Story

1901

Frederick Swainson

Acton's Feud: A Public School Story

Acton's Feud: A Public School Story

Frederick Swainson

1901

British Literature, Children & Young Adult Reading, History - Schools & Universities, Novels

Acton's Feud: A Public School Story, published in 1901 by Frederick Swainson, is a juvenile fiction novel set in a boys' public school. The story follows John Acton, a talented but impulsive student whose unsportsmanlike conduct during a football match ignites rivalries and tensions among his peers, particularly with the team captain, Bourne. The narrative explores themes of honor, friendship, and redemption against the backdrop of school life and competition.

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A novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative unfolds within a boys' public school setting and weaves a tale...

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