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To ask other readers questions about The Little Red Schoolhouse , please sign up. Be the first to ask a question about The Little Red Schoolhouse. Lists with This Book. This book is not yet featured on Listopia. Feb 22, Charles rated it it was amazing. This short book is an illustrated demonstration of some of the very early school buildings and educational policies of the northern area of the British North American colony that became the United States. They were one-room schoolhouses with extra buildings outside for storing firewood and toilet functions.
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In that cold climate, the woodshed was often larger than the school building. The timeframe is the eighteenth century and the schools attended by some famous early Americans are described. O This short book is an illustrated demonstration of some of the very early school buildings and educational policies of the northern area of the British North American colony that became the United States.
One of the many interesting points is that the most famous American spy in history, Nathan Hale, worked as a schoolteacher. Some of the images contain examples of the lessons the students labored over.
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One interesting architectural fact is that some buildings were built in octagonal form so that all students would be warmed by the stove in the middle. Wages for the teachers were often very little beyond room and board and what they did receive was often farm products such as grain, tobacco and animals.
The teachers often auctioned this material off in order to have some spending money. There is a lot of information packed into this book, it is entertaining and educational, a snapshot of education in the early American colonies. Nov 07, Cathy Cole rated it really liked it. I've been fascinated with the artwork of Eric Sloane since I was a child, and I picked up this paperback on a whim. Several decades later, would I still be intrigued with Sloane's work? I'm more interested in it now than I was all those years ago. When I was a child, it was his art that fired my enthusiasm: Sloane was a passionate advocate of earl I've been fascinated with the artwork of Eric Sloane since I was a child, and I picked up this paperback on a whim.
Sloane was a passionate advocate of early American life and values, and you can see it in this book. Along with his evocative illustrations, he tells us how schoolhouse properties were set up, how they experimented with octagonal and circular buildings-- even how teachers were paid. Along the way he also shows us how times have changed: If you're interested in early American history, life, and architecture, I highly recommend any of the books written and illustrated by Eric Sloane.
He is a master.
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Jun 21, Andree Sanborn rated it it was amazing Shelves: The best description of this short, interesting read is the last paragraph: But there were good things of the past which should be recognized and revived: Janis rated it really liked it Apr 17, Susan rated it really liked it Jul 26, Christine R Hainley rated it it was amazing Jan 31, Laura rated it liked it Feb 08, Peach rated it really liked it Nov 29, Ray rated it it was amazing Jun 23, Annie Rogers rated it liked it Feb 22, Kathely rated it really liked it Sep 21, Roxane Stoner rated it it was amazing May 20, DJ has been placed in a protective mylar sleeve.
An evocative and beautifully illustrated history of early American schools. Tight, square, bright copy. On The Road Books Published: Used book in good condition.
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Has wear to the cover and pages. Contains some markings such as highlighting and writing. First Edition; First Printing. Always but with confidence. A sketchbook of early American education. Name and address stamped on five pages; DJ price clipped, several chips taped on inside in mylar sleeve. Chequamegon Book Company Published: Very good in very good dust jacket. Extremely clean, tight like new copy. Just slight shelf wear.
The Little Red Schoolhouse
Dust jacket upper edge has a tiny bit of chipping. Has wear to the cover and pages. Contains some markings such as highlighting and writing. First Edition; First Printing. Always but with confidence. A sketchbook of early American education. Name and address stamped on five pages; DJ price clipped, several chips taped on inside in mylar sleeve. Chequamegon Book Company Published: Very good in very good dust jacket.
Extremely clean, tight like new copy. Just slight shelf wear. Dust jacket upper edge has a tiny bit of chipping. Newly protected in a clear mylar cover. Illustrated in black and white. The Book Case Published: Mega Buzz Inc Condition: Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside.