Publisher's Synopsis
""Fought and Won: A Story of Grammar School Life"" is a novel written by Ruth Elliott and originally published in 1885. The story follows the life of a young girl named Grace Howard, who attends a grammar school in a small town in England. Grace is a determined and ambitious student who faces various challenges and obstacles throughout her academic journey. She struggles to fit in with her peers, faces unfair treatment from her teachers, and must navigate the complexities of social hierarchies and class distinctions. Despite these challenges, Grace perseveres and ultimately achieves success both academically and socially. The novel provides a vivid portrayal of life in a grammar school in the late 19th century, exploring themes of education, social class, and gender roles. It is a compelling and insightful read that offers a glimpse into a bygone era and the struggles and triumphs of a young woman determined to succeed.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.
