The Quaker Schoolmarm (1898)

By Philip a Gifford

Book Overview

The Quaker Schoolmarm is a novel written by Philip A. Gifford and published in 1898. The story is set in a small Quaker community in Pennsylvania in the late 19th century. The main character, Rachel, is a young Quaker woman who becomes a schoolteacher in the community.Rachel is a strong and independent woman who is passionate about education and helping others. She faces many challenges as a teacher, including dealing with difficult students and navigating the strict rules of the Quaker community. Along the way, she also falls in love with a young man named John, who is not a Quaker.The novel explores themes of love, education, and the clash between tradition and progress. It also provides a glimpse into Quaker culture and values, including their commitment to nonviolence and social justice.Overall, The Quaker Schoolmarm is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that offers a unique perspective on life in a Quaker community in the late 19th century.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: 1165081970
• ISBN13: 9781165081974
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 0.44 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"