Originally published in 1808, this book is a fascinating historical document that sheds light on the life and interests of Reverend William Gilpin, an Anglican clergyman and writer. The codicil to his will describes the founding of Boldre School, an important educational institution in the New Forest district of Hampshire, England. The book also includes regulations for the school as well as an account of the local parish school. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of education in England or the life and work of Reverend Gilpin. 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.