The Schoolmaster's Trial: Or Old School And New is a novel written by Alice Perry in 1881. The book revolves around the life of a schoolmaster who is caught between the traditional and modern methods of teaching. The story is set in a small town where the schoolmaster, Mr. Lindsay, is known for his strict adherence to the old methods of teaching. However, with the arrival of a new teacher, Miss Wentworth, who advocates for the modern methods of teaching,...