A Master's Degree (1913)

A Master's Degree is a novel written by Margaret Hill McCarter and published in 1913. The story revolves around the character of David Langston, a young man from a small town in Kansas who dreams of pursuing higher education and becoming a successful lawyer. Despite facing several obstacles, including financial difficulties and societal pressures, David manages to secure a scholarship to attend a prestigious university in the East.As he navigates through the challenges of academic life and forms new relationships, David begins to question his own identity and beliefs. He is torn between his desire to succeed in the world of academia and his loyalty to his roots and community back home. Along the way, David also falls in love with a fellow student, adding another layer of complexity to his already tumultuous journey.A Master's Degree is a coming-of-age story that explores themes of ambition, identity, and the tension between individual aspirations and societal expectations. It offers a glimpse into the world of higher education in the early 20th century, as well as the struggles and triumphs of young people trying to make their mark in the world.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.