""A Country Schoolmaster"" is a memoir written by James Shaw, chronicling his experiences as a teacher in rural Scotland during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The book provides a detailed account of the challenges and rewards of teaching in a small, isolated community, including the difficulties of maintaining discipline and engaging students who often came from impoverished backgrounds. Shaw also reflects on the broader social and political issues of the time, including the impact of the First World War and the ...
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""A Country Schoolmaster"" is a memoir written by James Shaw, chronicling his experiences as a teacher in rural Scotland during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The book provides a detailed account of the challenges and rewards of teaching in a small, isolated community, including the difficulties of maintaining discipline and engaging students who often came from impoverished backgrounds. Shaw also reflects on the broader social and political issues of the time, including the impact of the First World War and the rise of socialism. Throughout the book, Shaw's passion for education and his dedication to his students shine through, making ""A Country Schoolmaster"" a fascinating and inspiring read for anyone interested in the history of education or rural life in Scotland.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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