Tom Playfair: Or Making A Start is a novel written by Francis James Finn and published in 1891. The story follows the adventures of Tom Playfair, a young boy who is sent to a Catholic boarding school after the death of his father. Tom is a mischievous and lively character who quickly becomes popular among his classmates. However, he also faces challenges and obstacles, including a bully who torments him and a strict headmaster who is determined to reform him. Throughout the novel, Tom learns valuable lessons about ...
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Tom Playfair: Or Making A Start is a novel written by Francis James Finn and published in 1891. The story follows the adventures of Tom Playfair, a young boy who is sent to a Catholic boarding school after the death of his father. Tom is a mischievous and lively character who quickly becomes popular among his classmates. However, he also faces challenges and obstacles, including a bully who torments him and a strict headmaster who is determined to reform him. Throughout the novel, Tom learns valuable lessons about friendship, loyalty, and the importance of hard work and perseverance. The book is a classic coming-of-age story that explores themes of morality, faith, and the joys and struggles of growing up. It has been praised for its engaging characters, vivid descriptions, and entertaining plot, making it a beloved classic of children's literature.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.
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