An Eton Playing Field: A Reminiscence Of Happy Days Spent At The Eton Mission (1896) is a memoir written by E. M. S. Pilkington about his time spent at the Eton Mission, a charitable institution founded by Eton College in the late 19th century to provide education and support for underprivileged boys in London. The book is a nostalgic recollection of Pilkington's experiences at the Mission, which included playing sports on the playing field, attending classes, and participating in social activities. The author describes the camaraderie and sense of community he felt among the boys and staff at the Mission, as well as the challenges and triumphs they faced together. The book offers a glimpse into the lives of disadvantaged youth in Victorian London and the efforts of Eton College to make a positive impact on their futures.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.
