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The Hoosier Schoolmaster

The Hoosier Schoolmaster

Eggleston, Edward

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General Juvenile Fiction

ISBN10: 9354364403
ISBN13: 9789354364402
Publisher: Alpha Ed
Published: Jan 11 2021
Pages: 220
Weight: 0.72
Height: 0.50 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
In the heart of 19th century Indiana, a young schoolmaster arrives on the rugged midwest frontier, facing a world as untamed as it is hopeful. The Hoosier Schoolmaster stands as a classic American novel, blending regional humour in the spirit of Mark Twain with a vivid portrait of rural Midwestern life. Edward Eggleston's enduring tale captures the trials and triumphs of a one-room schoolhouse, where education meets social satire and every lesson is hard-won. This complete unabridged text is more than a window into the past; it is a living piece of American regionalism literature, alive with the voices, customs, and struggles of a frontier community. Readers are drawn into the daily realities of isolated villages, where the schoolhouse becomes a battleground for ideas, resilience, and belonging. Eggleston's sharp wit and compassionate gaze reveal the tensions between tradition and progress, making this novel an essential touchstone for anyone fascinated by historical frontier fiction or the roots of the American literature classroom. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike. Whether you are a lover of annotated student editions, a seeker of cultural treasures, or simply curious about the Midwest frontier America that shaped a nation, The Hoosier Schoolmaster offers a rare and rewarding journey.

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