Jerks In From Short-Leg (1866)

By Robert Allen Fitzgerald

Book Overview

""Jerks In From Short-Leg"" is a novel written by Robert Allen Fitzgerald and published in 1866. The story follows the lives of a group of young men who attend a boarding school in England. The main character, Tom Short-Leg, is a mischievous and rebellious student who often gets into trouble with the school authorities. Along with his friends, Tom engages in various pranks and acts of rebellion, much to the chagrin of the school's headmaster and teachers.As the story progresses, Tom and his friends become embroiled in a series of adventures and mishaps, including a daring escape from the school and a run-in with a notorious gang of thieves. Along the way, they learn valuable lessons about friendship, loyalty, and the consequences of their actions.""Jerks In From Short-Leg"" is a humorous and entertaining novel that offers a glimpse into the world of boarding schools in the 19th century. It is a coming-of-age story that explores the themes of adolescence, rebellion, and the search for identity. Fitzgerald's writing style is witty and engaging, making this book a delightful read for anyone interested in classic literature or historical fiction.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 143705790X
• ISBN13: 9781437057904
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 0.63 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 7.5" x 9.3"