Book Of Rugby School: Its History And Its Daily Life (1856)

The Book of Rugby School: Its History and Its Daily Life is a historical account of the Rugby School, written by Edward Meyrick Goulburn and first published in 1856. The book provides a detailed description of the school's founding and development, as well as its daily life and traditions.Goulburn's account begins with a brief history of the school's founder, Lawrence Sheriff, and his vision for a school that would provide a classical education to boys from all backgrounds. He then goes on to describe the early years of the school, including its move to its current location in 1750 and the appointment of Thomas Arnold as headmaster in 1828.Throughout the book, Goulburn provides a detailed account of the school's daily life, including its curriculum, discipline, and extracurricular activities. He describes the rigorous academic program, which focused on Latin and Greek, as well as the school's strong emphasis on sports, particularly rugby football.The book also includes a section on the school's famous alumni, including Thomas Hughes, author of Tom Brown's School Days, and William Webb Ellis, credited with inventing the game of rugby football.Overall, The Book of Rugby School provides a fascinating insight into the history and daily life of one of England's most prestigious public schools. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of education, sports, or British culture.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.