← Thomas HughesThe Scouring of the White Horseby Thomas HughesNovel set around the White Horse of Uffington in Berkshire countrysideFind on Amazon↗About the authorThomas HughesHughes was the author of Tom Brown's School Days, which created the template for the school story genre and shaped ideals of muscular Christianity and team spirit for generations. His portrait of Rugby under Dr Arnold became a cultural institution.More by Thomas HughesTom Brown's School DaysNovel of English public school life exploring character development and honour→Tom Brown at OxfordNovel following the protagonist through university life and romantic pursuits→