1893 Charlie Lucken by H.C. Adams Antique Illustrated British Fiction Book

Charlie Lucken At School And College

By H.C. Adams

Published by Hodder and Stoughton: London 1893

"Charlie Lucken at School and College is a classic late-Victorian boys' school and university tale by H. C. Adams, an author celebrated for his wholesome, morally grounded juvenile fiction. The story follows Charlie Lucken through his formative years—first within the structured world of an English public school, then amid the new freedoms and intellectual challenges of college life. Adams blends humour, camaraderie, personal trial and moral instruction, presenting a narrative rich with the values characteristic of Victorian youth literature: honour, perseverance, friendship, fair play and the steady shaping of character through education and experience. Published in 1893 by Hodder and Stoughton, this is a representative and increasingly scarce example of Adams' popular educational tales, produced at a time when school-story fiction was flourishing. The volume offers modern readers a vivid snapshot of late-19th-century academic life and the ideals that underpinned it, making it both a charming period piece and a valuable item for collectors. This book will appeal to enthusiasts of Victorian boys' fiction, collectors of school and college adventure narratives, and readers drawn to classic stories of youthful growth and moral development."

Minor wear and fading to cover and spine with small red ink stain on back cover. Prize inscription. Light ageing to endpapers otherwise pages typically clean, crisp and bright and the book presents very well. Please study photos to understand condition. Happy to provide more photos on request.