My German Schools and Schoolmasters, an Autobiographical Narrative

Download or read book My German Schools and Schoolmasters, an Autobiographical Narrative written by Thomas Mann and published by Theclassics.Us. This book was released on 2013-09 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1859 edition. Excerpt: ... PAET xni. Helps by an English Gentleman--British and Foreign Bible Society--Testimonial of Foreigners to "My German Schools and Schoolmasters"--"Old England for ever!"--" God Save the Queen!" The late Henry Baynes Ward, of Debourne Lodge, West Cowes, Esq., and afterwards of Brockhampton, Havant, had lived in Germany, and had continued German readings after his return to England. We were moving in different circles; and though not entirely unknown to each other, had never exchanged other tokens of recognition than the passing salutations of neighbourly decency. Mr. Ward was an attached member of the Episcopal Church of England, as by law established; and third son of the founder of North wood House. That gentleman, one day, observing a number of the Emigrants from the ship "France" following me in the streets, inquired the reason of their doing so. On being informed, he most kindly offered help in any way in his power; inviting me to his house for conference; and thus laying the foundation of a friendship. Of course, Mr. W. saw the original of the testimonial from the people whom we, in common with every class of our neighbours, had been endeavouring to serve. He instantly said, "Why don't you translate and publish this? You ought!--it is not yours only!" I replied, that a copy must be sent to the Committee of the Bible Society in London; but I must not be the translator, --adding, however, that on account of the verses at the end, whoever might interpret it, should have some idea of metrical imitation. At that time I did not know that Mr. W. had ever translated a verse in his life. "Let me have it! Leave it with me!" said my new but most kind and earnest helper, --whose man-servant brought, I think that very evening, "The Translation, with...