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    Borth Lyrics
    Borth Lyrics
    Borth Lyrics
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    Borth Lyrics

    By Edward Thring

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    'Borth' is a collection of poems written by Edward Thring. The poems featured are inspired by his experiences as a headmaster in Uppingham School, a public school in Uppingham, Rutland, England. Featured titles in this volume include 'The Summons', 'Thoughts', and 'The Colony'.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherDigiCat
    Release dateSep 15, 2022
    ISBN8596547313922
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      Borth Lyrics - Edward Thring

      Edward Thring

      Borth Lyrics

      EAN 8596547313922

      DigiCat, 2022

      Contact: DigiCat@okpublishing.info

      Table of Contents

      INTRODUCTION.

      I. THE PROLOGUE.

      II. THE SUMMONS.

      III. THOUGHTS.

      IV. THE JOURNEY.

      V. THE SEA.—SAFETY.

      VI. THE COLONY.

      VII. RIPPLES.

      VIII. THE LERY.

      IX. THE SANDS.

      X. THE MARSH CIRCLE.

      XI. SHELLS.

      XII. SUNDAY.—THE HILL-TOP.

      XIII. THE RETURN.

      XIV. THE FLAGS.

      INTRODUCTION.

      Table of Contents

      Those who took part in that strange camping out of the School in 1876 and 1877 will be glad to be reminded of their experiences now they are over. And perhaps the School at Uppingham, in years to come, may like to have some hint, however imperfect, of that medley of ruin and safety, fear and fun, which passed from risk and danger, which seemed almost impossible to be faced, to a happy ending.

      The School-house,

      Uppingham,

      August, 1880.

      Dedication.

      Table of Contents

      TO

      Mr. T. H. BIRLEY and Mr. W. T. JACOB,

      THE TWO SCHOOL TRUSTEES WITHOUT WHOSE HELP THE SCHOOL WOULD

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