This fascinating historical account tells the story of the governors of a grammar school in Bruton, England, following the death of Lord Berkeley. It covers a period of nearly 40 years, from 1740 to 1778, and provides a vivid portrait of the social and educational landscape of the time. With its firsthand insights and engaging narrative style, this book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of education. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.