A Schoolmaster Of The Great City (1917)

By Angelo Patri

Book Overview

""A Schoolmaster Of The Great City"" is a book written by Angelo Patri, first published in 1917. The book is a memoir of the author's experiences as a schoolteacher in New York City during the early 20th century. Patri writes about the challenges he faced in teaching children from diverse backgrounds and the various methods he used to engage and motivate them. He also discusses the social and economic issues affecting the lives of his students and their families, including poverty, immigration, and child labor. The book provides a fascinating insight into the educational system of the time and the efforts of dedicated teachers to improve the lives of their students. Patri's writing is engaging and insightful, offering a unique perspective on the challenges and rewards of teaching in a large urban school district. Overall, ""A Schoolmaster Of The Great City"" is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of education in America and the experiences of teachers working with disadvantaged communities.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164124625
• ISBN13: 9781164124627
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 234 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"