The Hoosier School Boy

The Hoosier School Boy is a classic American novel written by Edward Eggleston. The story is set in rural Indiana in the 19th century and follows the life of a young boy named Tom who attends a one-room schoolhouse. Tom is a mischievous and adventurous boy who often finds himself in trouble with his teacher, Mr. Strong. However, Tom also has a kind heart and a strong sense of justice, which leads him to stand up for his friends and stand against injustice.The novel explores themes of education, friendship, and social class in rural America during the 19th century. It also portrays the challenges and struggles faced by rural communities during this time period, including poverty, prejudice, and lack of access to education.The Hoosier School Boy is a heartwarming and engaging story that has been beloved by readers for over a century. It offers a glimpse into a bygone era of American history and celebrates the resilience and spirit of the people who lived during that time.1901. American novelist and historian, Eggleston's novels depicting early life in southern Indiana have been widely read. The Hoosier Schoolmaster was one of the first examples of American local realistic fiction. Contents: The New Scholar; King Milkmaid; Answering Back; Little Christopher Columbus; Whiling Away Time; A Battle; Hat-Ball and Bullpen; The Defender; Pigeon Pot-Pie; Explosions; Jack and His Mother; Columbus and His Friends; Greenbank Wakes Up; Professor Susan; Crowing After Victory; An Attempt to Collect; An Exploring Expedition; Housekeeping Experiences; Ghosts; The Return Home; A Foot-Race for Money; The New Teacher; Chasing the Fox; Called to Account; An Apology; King's Base and a Spelling-Lesson; Unclaimed Top-Strings; and The Last Day of School, and the Last Chapter of the Story. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.