Two Years At Hillsboro (1883)

By Julia Nelson and Julia Nelson-Gal

Book Overview

Two Years at Hillsboro is a memoir written by Julia Nelson in 1883. The book chronicles her experiences as a teacher in Hillsboro, a rural town in Illinois, for two years. Nelson provides a detailed account of her daily life as a teacher, including her interactions with students, fellow teachers, and community members. She also describes the challenges she faced in teaching in a rural school, such as the lack of resources and support. Throughout the book, Nelson reflects on the importance of education and the role of teachers in shaping the lives of their students. She also touches on social issues of the time, such as the treatment of women and the impact of the Civil War on rural communities. Overall, Two Years at Hillsboro offers a unique perspective on education and rural life in the late 19th century. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of education and the experiences of teachers in rural America.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: 1165791161
• ISBN13: 9781165791163
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 290 Pages
• Weight: 0.86 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"