The Hoosier Schoolmaster: A Story of Backwoods Life in Indiana

Language: EnglishPublished: February 18, 2005

Subjects:

Teachers Fiction Indiana Country homes

Bookshelves:

Culture/Civilization/Society Fiction Literature Teaching & Education

Authors:

Eggleston, Edward
1837 - 1902
Opper, Frederick Burr
1857 - 1937
Starkweather, William Edward Bloomfield
1876 - 1969

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In "The Hoosier Schoolmaster: A Story of Backwoods Life in Indiana" by Edward Eggleston, journey back to a time when the American Midwest was a rugged frontier. Follow Ralph Hartsook, a determined young schoolmaster, as he navigates the trials and triumphs of Flat Creek, Indiana. Eggleston's vivid portrayal of rural life and the struggles of education in the late 19th century Midwest immerses readers in a world of untamed wilderness and spirited pioneers. Ideal for history enthusiasts and literary scholars, this classic novel offers a glimpse into the challenges faced by educators in the heart of America's expanding frontier.