The Academy Keeper Or Variety of useful Directions Concerning the Management of an Academy, The Terms, Diet, Lodging, Recreation, Discipline, and Instruction of Young Gentlemen. With the Proper Methods of addressing Parents and Guardians of all Ranks and Conditions

"The Academy Keeper" by Anonymous crafts a witty and cynical manual focused on the operation of academies for young men in the 1700s. It explores vital parts of running a school such as enrollment rules, food, housing, fun activities, teaching, and discipline, all while offering tips for those wanting to lead or fix up existing schools. Through its chapters, the storyteller shares practical and comedic methods of running these places, with a major focus on saving money while looking good to parents, even if it means less caring for actual learning. The book talks about picking teachers, chatting with parents, and how to treat students, all with a sarcastic tone that points out issues within how schools worked back then, showcasing the struggle of trying to keep order, make money, and seem capable all at the same time.