Robert Cushman

Robert Cushman: Or The Rival Students Is A Novel Written By Thomas J. Starke And Published In 1860. The Story Follows The Titular Character Robert Cushman And His Rival Arthur Merton As They Compete For Academic And Social Superiority At Their Boarding School. The Two Boys Come From Vastly Different Backgrounds With Robert Being The Son Of A Poor Farmer And Arthur Coming From A Wealthy Family. Despite This Robert Is Determined To Succeed And Prove Himself To His Peers And Teachers. Along The Way He Must Navigate The Challenges Of School Life Including Bullying Academic Pressure And Romantic Entanglements. The Novel Explores Themes Of Ambition Class And The Importance Of Education In Shaping One'S Future.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.