In this 1913 memoir, Forrest Crissey recounts his experiences as a schoolteacher in small-town America at the turn of the twentieth century. Crissey offers a detailed and engaging account of the challenges and rewards of teaching, including his efforts to introduce new ideas and progressive pedagogical techniques. The book is a valuable historical document, providing insight into the history of education and the experiences of teachers in early twentieth-century America.

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