The Boys of Grand Pré School Illustrated

"The Boys of Grand Pré School" by James De Mille is a late 19th-century story about a group of schoolboys and their captivating adventures. When spring recess ends, the boys of Grand Pré School eagerly return to their studies, and their playful energy leads them to explore the nearby woods. During their exploration, they spend their time planning and crafting weapons for imaginary battles, until they are visited by Captain Corbet. He shares word of a "mineral rod," which could lead to the discovery of buried treasure. They plan a clandestine treasure hunt in an old French cellar, unaware of the supernatural events that become a part of their adventure, setting the stage for a lively tale filled with youthful whimsy, adventure, and mystery.