The Hoosier School Master
Format: Hardcover
ISBN13: 9781436609050
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The Hoosier School Master: A Story Of Backwoods Life In Indiana is a novel written by Edward Eggleston and originally published in 1871. The book tells the story of Ralph Hartsook, a young schoolteacher who takes on the challenge of teaching in a rural Indiana schoolhouse in the mid-19th century.As Ralph begins his teaching career, he quickly learns that the students he is responsible for educating are not the easiest to handle. They come from poor families and are unaccustomed to discipline, making it difficult for Ralph to maintain order in the classroom. Despite these challenges, Ralph is determined to make a difference in the lives of his students and help them succeed.Along the way, Ralph becomes involved in the lives of the local community, including the wealthy and influential town leaders and the poor farmers who struggle to make ends meet. He also becomes romantically involved with a young woman named Hannah, who is the daughter of a prominent local family.The Hoosier School Master is a vivid portrayal of life in rural Indiana during the mid-19th century. The book offers a glimpse into the struggles and triumphs of the people who lived in this time and place, and it provides a powerful commentary on the importance of education and the value of hard work and determination.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
| ISBN-13 | 9781436609050 |
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| ISBN-10 | 1436609054 |
| Weight | 1.29 Pounds |
| Dimensions | 6.00 x 0.75 x 9.00 In |
| List Price | $43.95 |
| Format | Hardcover |
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| Pages | 282 pages |
| Publisher | Kessinger Publishing |
| Published On | 2008-06-01 |
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