The Crofton Boys

by Harriet MARTINEAU (1802 - 1876)

ALL THE PROCTORS BUT PHIL

The Crofton Boys

Children's Fictional Novel; an historic testament to family and school life in the 1800's; a mesmerizing and touching piece about a young boy's school experience, fun and spirited but which also includes the topic of bullying, relevant still. Written by Harriet Martineau, a noteworthy author, abolitionist and women's rights activist, who shed light on social issues in her skillfully written work. A Gutenberg Project piece, audio recorded by Jane Dever for Librivox.org and part of the public domain; originally published in 1844. Summary by Jane Dever


Listen next episodes of The Crofton Boys:
A LONG DAY , CONCLUSION , CROFTON PLAY , CROFTON QUIET , DOMESTIC MANNERS , FIRST RAMBLE , HOLT AND HIS DIGNITY , HOLT AND HIS HELP , LITTLE VICTORIES , MICHAELMAS-DAY COME , MICHAELMAS-DAY OVER , TRIPPING , WHAT IS ONLY TO BE HAD AT HOME , WHY MR. TOOKE CAME