Mrs. Merriam's Scholars

A Story Of The Original Ten (1878)

von Edward Everett Hale

276 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

Mrs. Merriam's Scholars: A Story of the Original Ten is a historical novel written by Edward Everett Hale and first published in 1878. The book tells the story of a group of ten young students who attend a private school run by the strict and disciplined Mrs. Merriam. The novel is set in the mid-19th century and explores themes of education, morality, and the struggle for social and economic advancement.The ten students come from different backgrounds and have different aspirations, but they are all united by their desire to learn and succeed. Mrs. Merriam is a stern but fair teacher who demands excellence from her students, and she is determined to help them achieve their goals. The novel follows the students as they navigate the challenges of their education and confront the societal obstacles that stand in their way.Throughout the book, Hale explores the themes of class, race, and gender, and he offers a nuanced portrayal of the struggles faced by young people in the 19th century. The novel also highlights the importance of education in empowering individuals and promoting social change.Overall, Mrs. Merriam's Scholars is a compelling and insightful novel that offers a window into the lives of young people in the mid-19th century and explores timeless themes that are still relevant today.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.

• Themen: Kinder, Jugendliche und Bildung Romane, Erzählungen, Tatsachenberichte Historische Romane
• ISBN: 9781120651068
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 21.11.2009
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC