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Title: Glengarry School Days: A Story of Early Days in Glengarry
Note: Reading ease score: 79.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Donald Lainson and David Widger
Summary: "Glengarry School Days: A Story of Early Days in Glengarry" by Ralph Connor is a nostalgic novel set in the late 19th century. The story revolves around the lives of children attending a small, log-built school in Glengarry, where they engage in the typical schoolyard adventures, but also face the strictness of their teacher, Archibald Munro. Key themes include childhood innocence, the importance of education, and the bonds of friendship that evolve during formative years. The opening of the novel introduces us to the Twentieth school and its unique, rustic environment. The chapter begins with a bustling classroom moment as the children anticipate a spelling-match led by their popular teacher, Mr. Munro. As the match unfolds, we meet notable characters such as Hughie Murray, a clever and spirited student, and Ranald Macdonald, a fierce competitor. The atmosphere is charged with excitement and mischief, showcasing the dynamics of childhood interactions and the lessons learned from competition and teamwork. Ultimately, this opening sets the tone for a story steeped in the trials and triumphs of youth, framed by the affections and challenges that shape their early education. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Connor, Ralph, 1860-1937
EBook No.: 3243
Published: May 30, 2006
Downloads: 108
Language: English
Subject: Western stories
Subject: Canada -- Fiction
Subject: Glengarry (Ont.) -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Glengarry School Days: A Story of Early Days in Glengarry
Note: Reading ease score: 79.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Donald Lainson and David Widger
Summary: "Glengarry School Days: A Story of Early Days in Glengarry" by Ralph Connor is a nostalgic novel set in the late 19th century. The story revolves around the lives of children attending a small, log-built school in Glengarry, where they engage in the typical schoolyard adventures, but also face the strictness of their teacher, Archibald Munro. Key themes include childhood innocence, the importance of education, and the bonds of friendship that evolve during formative years. The opening of the novel introduces us to the Twentieth school and its unique, rustic environment. The chapter begins with a bustling classroom moment as the children anticipate a spelling-match led by their popular teacher, Mr. Munro. As the match unfolds, we meet notable characters such as Hughie Murray, a clever and spirited student, and Ranald Macdonald, a fierce competitor. The atmosphere is charged with excitement and mischief, showcasing the dynamics of childhood interactions and the lessons learned from competition and teamwork. Ultimately, this opening sets the tone for a story steeped in the trials and triumphs of youth, framed by the affections and challenges that shape their early education. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Connor, Ralph, 1860-1937
EBook No.: 3243
Published: May 30, 2006
Downloads: 108
Language: English
Subject: Western stories
Subject: Canada -- Fiction
Subject: Glengarry (Ont.) -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.