""Locke Amsden Or The Schoolmaster"" is a novel written by Daniel P. Thompson. The story is set in the early 19th century in a small town in New England. The protagonist, Locke Amsden, is a young schoolmaster who has just arrived in town to teach at the local school. He is a well-educated and ambitious young man who is determined to make a difference in the lives of his students. However, he soon finds himself at odds with the town's conservative and narrow-minded residents, who are suspicious of his progressive ideas and ...
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""Locke Amsden Or The Schoolmaster"" is a novel written by Daniel P. Thompson. The story is set in the early 19th century in a small town in New England. The protagonist, Locke Amsden, is a young schoolmaster who has just arrived in town to teach at the local school. He is a well-educated and ambitious young man who is determined to make a difference in the lives of his students. However, he soon finds himself at odds with the town's conservative and narrow-minded residents, who are suspicious of his progressive ideas and unconventional methods of teaching. Despite the challenges he faces, Locke remains steadfast in his commitment to his students and his vision for education. Along the way, he also finds love and friendship in unexpected places. The novel is a poignant and insightful exploration of the struggles and triumphs of a young teacher in a changing world.He was received with much rough cordiality by Bunker, and with some show of respect by his mastiff-mannered boys. The good dame of the house soon began to bestir herself in preparation for a meal for the ""new master"" and his brother, the latter of whom, it was understood, after obtaining refreshment for himself and horse, was to return home that evening.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.
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