Captain Boldheart and The Latin-Grammar Master

“The story co story contained herein was written by Charles Dickens in 1867. It is the third of four stories entitled “Holiday Romance” and was published originally in a children's magazine in America. It purports to be written by a child aged nine. It was republished in England in “All the Year Round” in 1868. For this and four other Christmas pieces Dickens received £1,000.

“Holiday Romance” was published in book form by Messrs Chapman & Hall in 1874, with “Edwin Drood” and other stories.
For this reprint the text of the story as it appeared in “All the Year Round” has been followed.”