Changing Base: Or What Edward Rice Learnt at School (1868)

Changing Base: Or What Edward Rice Learnt At School is a novel written by William Everett and published in 1868. The story follows Edward Rice, a young boy who is sent away to boarding school to receive an education. While at school, Edward learns about the importance of honesty, hard work, and perseverance. He also learns about the dangers of greed and dishonesty, as he witnesses the consequences of his classmates' actions. Throughout the novel, Edward faces various challenges and obstacles, but he ultimately learns valuable life lessons that shape him into a responsible and respectable young man. The novel is a coming-of-age story that explores themes of morality, education, and personal growth. It is a timeless tale that continues to resonate with readers today.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.