Publisher's Synopsis
The Rise and Progress of Rossall School: A Jubilee Sketch (1894) is a book written by the founder of Rossall School, a British independent school located in Lancashire, England. The book was written to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the school's founding and provides a comprehensive history of the school's development from its inception in 1844 to 1894. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a different period in the school's history. The first chapter provides an overview of the school's founding and early years, while subsequent chapters focus on the school's growth and development during the mid-19th century. Other chapters cover topics such as the school's academic programs, its sports and extracurricular activities, and the role of the school in the local community. The book also includes a detailed account of the school's finances and governance, as well as profiles of some of the school's most notable alumni. Overall, The Rise and Progress of Rossall School: A Jubilee Sketch is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of British education or the development of independent schools in the 19th century. It provides a fascinating insight into the challenges and opportunities faced by the founders of Rossall School, and the ways in which they worked to establish a successful and influential institution.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.
