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"Brother, you have often declared that you would not end your days in slavery. I see no possible way in which you can escape with us; and now, brother, you are on a steamboat where there is some chance for you to escape to a land of liberty. I beseech you not to let us hinder you. If we cannot get our liberty, we do not wish to be the means of keeping you from a land of freedom."

Join us for a satirical exploration of the English educational system and society in the early twentieth century, as we follow the poignant journey of Peter Stublands and the orphaned Joan. This narrative serves as a powerful critique of the era, highlighting the profound impact of World War I on their lives. H.G. Wells also includes An Apology of a Schoolmaster to shed light on the limitations imposed by the educational framework of the time.