PREVIEW: Chronicles #24 | Flashman with Dan Tubb

Published in 1857, 'Tom Brown's School Days' is a novel by Thomas Hughes that chronicles the life of Tom Brown, a young boy attending Rugby School in the 1830s. The story is loosely based on Hughes' own experiences at Rugby School and follows Tom from his early childhood in the Vale of White Horse to his years at Rugby. Tom faces various challenges, including bullying by the notorious Flashman, but finds support and friendship through his relationships with Harry 'Scud' East and George Arthur. Under the guidance of the headmaster, Dr. Thomas Arnold, Tom and his friends learn valuable lessons about morality, responsibility, and personal development. The novel concludes with Tom's growth into a confident and responsible young man, highlighted by his success in a cricket match and his eventual preparation for life beyond school.

This novel, the first in the Flashman series, chronicles the life of Harry Flashman, a character originally from Thomas Hughes's *Tom Brown's School Days*. It follows Flashman's journey from his expulsion from Rugby School to his military career, where he becomes embroiled in significant historical events despite his cowardly nature. The book blends historical accuracy with humor, as Flashman navigates through Scotland, India, and Afghanistan, often finding himself in the midst of major conflicts.