The Headmaster: Roxburgh of Stowe and His Influence in English Education

New York: Schocken Books, 1966. Hardcover. Near Fine/Very Good. Hardcover. 8vo. "Roxburgh's fame did not rest on his educational theories alone. It grew from his incomparable gift of knowing personally and inspiring the hundreds of boys who passed through his hands. Besides being a memorable teacher he was a brilliant showman; everything about him suggested lavishness and magnanimity. The modern public school owes an emormous dept to him" (jacket). Red cloth covered boards with gilt title to spine. Light bumping to spine ends. Interior is clean and bright. Red price-clipped illustrated dust jacket with white title to front and spine panels. Spine panel (truncated) faded to light brown. Minor rubbing to dust jacket. Index, 216 pages. English Biography. ENGBIO/042313. (Inventory #: 26788)