Mr. Johnston's School: Or The New Master (1867)

By Edward Campbell Tainsh

Book Overview

Mr. Johnston's School: Or The New Master (1867) is a novel written by Edward Campbell Tainsh. The story is set in a small Scottish village and revolves around the arrival of a new schoolmaster, Mr. Johnston, who takes over the local school. The book follows the lives of the students and teachers at the school, as well as the villagers who interact with them. Mr. Johnston is a strict but fair teacher who quickly gains the respect of his students. However, his arrival also brings about some changes to the village, including a rivalry between him and the former schoolmaster, Mr. Macdonald. The book explores themes of education, social class, and the challenges of adapting to new situations. As the story unfolds, the reader is introduced to a range of characters, including the students, who come from different backgrounds and have their own unique personalities. The book also delves into the lives of the villagers, who have their own opinions and prejudices about the new schoolmaster. Overall, Mr. Johnston's School: Or The New Master is a compelling novel that provides a glimpse into life in a Scottish village in the 19th century. It is a story about the power of education and the impact that a good teacher can have on the lives of their students.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120650496
• ISBN13: 9781120650498
• Release Date: November 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 114 Pages
• Weight: 0.36 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"