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Dates: during 1874-1874
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...exterior of a lyceum nearly resembles a convent. The weather-beaten walls, the barred and sombre windows, give to these structures a prison-like aspect. From four to five hundred scholars is the average contingent of a lyceum. TWO or three courts, or gravelled yards, planted with a few stunted trees, are the only space given to the sports of the scholars. Between four walls as high as those of a prison, in order to separate them as much as possible from the outside world, live these innocent prisoners. Their age varies from eight to eighteen years. Here they pass...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: FRENCH CORRESPONDENCE. | 4/24/1874 | See Source »

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