""Locke Amsden Or The Schoolmaster"" is a novel written by Daniel P. Thompson. The story is set in the early 19th century and revolves around the life of Locke Amsden, a schoolmaster in a small town in Vermont. Amsden is a highly respected and beloved figure in the community, known for his intelligence, kindness, and dedication to his students.The novel follows Amsden's life as he navigates the challenges of being a schoolmaster in a rural town. He faces numerous obstacles, including financial difficulties, personal ...
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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 and revolves around the life of Locke Amsden, a schoolmaster in a small town in Vermont. Amsden is a highly respected and beloved figure in the community, known for his intelligence, kindness, and dedication to his students.The novel follows Amsden's life as he navigates the challenges of being a schoolmaster in a rural town. He faces numerous obstacles, including financial difficulties, personal tragedies, and conflicts with other members of the community. Despite these challenges, Amsden remains committed to his students and to his mission of providing them with a quality education.Throughout the novel, Thompson explores themes of education, community, and the American frontier. He paints a vivid picture of life in rural Vermont during the early 19th century, and provides a compelling portrait of a man who dedicated his life to the service of others.Overall, ""Locke Amsden Or The Schoolmaster"" is a poignant and inspiring novel that celebrates the importance of education and the power of community. It is a must-read for anyone interested in American history, education, or the human spirit.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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