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

By Philip Paul Hallie and Nicolai V. Gogol

Book Overview

Mr. Johnston's School: Or The New Master is a novel written by Edward Campbell Tainsh in 1867. The story revolves around a new teacher, Mr. Johnston, who takes over a school in a small village. The book explores the challenges and struggles that Mr. Johnston faces as he tries to establish his authority and gain the respect of his students. It also delves into the lives of the students and their families, highlighting the social and economic issues that they face. As the story progresses, Mr. Johnston's teaching methods and his personal life are scrutinized by the villagers, leading to conflicts and tensions. The novel is a reflection of the Victorian era and provides insight into the educational system and the social norms of the time. It is a classic tale of a teacher's journey towards success and acceptance, and the impact that education can have on individuals and communities.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: 0060929014
• ISBN13: 9780060929015
• Release Date: July 1998
• Publisher: PerfectBound
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.48 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.3" x 8.0"