Author: John Stearns Minard
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Allegany County (N.Y.)
Languages : en
Pages : 164

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Author: John Stearns 1834-1920 Minard
Publisher: Wentworth Press
ISBN: 9781374150560
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 156

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Author: Jno; S. Minard
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781332311804
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 162

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Excerpt from Recollections of the Log School House Period: And Sketches of Life and Customs in Pioneer Days So far as the author's observation extends, our bibliography presents no one book wherein the subjects which furnish the headings for the several chapters in this little volume, are treated. Painfully aware of this fact, and of the hesitancy on the part of writers of known ability to attempt the work, he has devoted much of the time for the past year to the preparation of the matter, and in arranging for the proper illustrations of this book, in the hope that it may atone in some degree for this neglect. He makes no claim to literary excellence, but in his own plain way has treated the various subjects in language which, he trusts may at least be understood, and flatters himself that in so doing, he has rescued from an early oblivion some of the customs, practices, implements and utensils, prevalent in pioneer days, and, incidentally forestalled the work of the archaeologist in exploring old attics, and explaining to future generations the uses and purposes to which the strange things therein found were devoted. More than any one else possibly can, he regrets that he has been unable to bring to the work more ability, and a better style in composition: he hopes, however, that such lack will be considered by a charitable public, as fully compensated by the aptitude and ability displayed by Mr. R. J. Tucker, in the illustrations. It is rare indeed to find one in whom such artistic ability and great fondness for the things which were peculiar to the olden times, are so happily united. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Author: Susan Apps-Bodilly
Publisher: Wisconsin Historical Society
ISBN: 0870206168
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 153

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Have you ever wondered what it was like to attend a one-room school, to be in the same classroom as your older brother or younger sister, or to have your teacher live with your family for part of the school year? In One Room Schools, Susan Apps-Bodilly chronicles life in Wisconsin’s early country schools, detailing the experiences of the students, the role of the teacher, and examples of the curriculum, including the importance of Wisconsin School of the Air radio programs. She describes the duties children had at school besides their schoolwork, from cleaning the erasers and sweeping cobwebs out of the outhouse to carrying in wood for the stove. She also tells what led to the closing of the one room schools, which were more than just centers of learning: they also served as the gathering place for the community. Susan Apps-Bodilly drew from the research compiled by her father Jerry Apps for his book, One-Room Country Schools: History and Recollections. Apps-Bodilly has geared her book toward young readers who will learn what students and their teacher did on cold mornings before the wood stove warmed them up. They also will find out how to play recess games like Fox and Geese and Anti-I-Over and will learn the locations of 10 former one room schools that can be toured. Apps-Bodilly also encourages readers to ask themselves what lessons can be learned from these early schools that have application for today’s schools? One Room Schools will transport young readers back in time and make their grandparents and others of that generation nostalgic—perhaps even prompting them to share memories of their school days.

Author: Gary Soto
Publisher: Laurel Leaf
ISBN: 0307817431
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 178

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In a prose that is so beautiful it is poetry, we see the world of growing up and going somewhere through the dust and heat of Fresno's industrial side and beyond: It is a boy's coming of age in the barrio, parochial school, attending church, public summer school, and trying to fall out of love so he can join in a Little League baseball team. His is a clarity that rings constantly through the warmth and wry reality of these sometimes humorous, sometimes tragic, always human remembrances.

Author: Jerry Apps
Publisher: Wisconsin Historical Society
ISBN: 0870207539
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 246

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A popular collection of memories and recollections from people who learned at and taught in one-room schools in Wisconsin, including former pupil Jerry Apps, the book’s author.

Author: Robley Dunglison Evans
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Chile
Languages : en
Pages : 522

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My yarn of forty years of naval life is spun." So ends this well-told tale of life at sea by Robley D. Evans, whose naval career is legendary. Evans served in the Civil War and the Spanish-American War, and was renowned for both his seamanship and diplomatic skills. This thought-provoking memoir gives readers the insight into the life of a soldier.

Author: William Henry Sparks
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Southern States
Languages : en
Pages : 512

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Author: Joseph John Thomson
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1108037925
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 483

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This 1936 memoir by J. J. Thomson gives a fascinating picture of Cambridge scientific research during the period 1876-1936.

Author: W. H. Sparks
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN: 3382803275
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 494

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Reprint of the original, first published in 1872. The publishing house Anatiposi publishes historical books as reprints. Due to their age, these books may have missing pages or inferior quality. Our aim is to preserve these books and make them available to the public so that they do not get lost.