The Hoosier School Boy

The Hoosier School Boy is a classic novel by American author Edward Eggleston. Set in rural Indiana in the mid-19th century, the story follows the adventures of a young boy named Tom who attends school in a one-room schoolhouse. Tom is a mischievous and curious boy who often finds himself in trouble with his teacher, Mr. Strong, but he also learns important lessons about life and the world around him. Along the way, Tom befriends a girl named Mary and helps her family during a difficult time. The novel is a heartwarming and nostalgic portrayal of a simpler time in American history, and it has become a beloved classic of children's literature.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.