Author: H. G. Wells
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 98
Book Description
The Story of a Great Schoolmaster is a biography of Frederick William Sanderson written by H. G. Wells, famous for his science fiction works such as The Time Machine and The War of the Worlds. It is the only biography Wells wrote. Sanderson was a personal friend, having met Wells in 1914 when his sons George Philip ('Gip'), born in 1901, and Frank Richard, born in 1903, became pupils at Oundle School, of which Sanderson was headmaster from 1892 to 1922. After Sanderson died while giving a lecture at University College London at which he was introduced by Wells, the famous author agreed to help produce a biography to raise money for the school.
The Story of a Great Schoolmaster
Author: H. G. Wells
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 98
Book Description
The Story of a Great Schoolmaster is a biography of Frederick William Sanderson written by H. G. Wells, famous for his science fiction works such as The Time Machine and The War of the Worlds. It is the only biography Wells wrote. Sanderson was a personal friend, having met Wells in 1914 when his sons George Philip ('Gip'), born in 1901, and Frank Richard, born in 1903, became pupils at Oundle School, of which Sanderson was headmaster from 1892 to 1922. After Sanderson died while giving a lecture at University College London at which he was introduced by Wells, the famous author agreed to help produce a biography to raise money for the school.
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 98
Book Description
The Story of a Great Schoolmaster is a biography of Frederick William Sanderson written by H. G. Wells, famous for his science fiction works such as The Time Machine and The War of the Worlds. It is the only biography Wells wrote. Sanderson was a personal friend, having met Wells in 1914 when his sons George Philip ('Gip'), born in 1901, and Frank Richard, born in 1903, became pupils at Oundle School, of which Sanderson was headmaster from 1892 to 1922. After Sanderson died while giving a lecture at University College London at which he was introduced by Wells, the famous author agreed to help produce a biography to raise money for the school.
Joan and Peter II. The story of a great schoolmaster
Author: Herbert George Wells
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 468
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 468
Book Description
The Story of a Great Schoolmaster
Author: Herbert George Wells
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Celebrities
Languages : en
Pages : 208
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Celebrities
Languages : en
Pages : 208
Book Description
The Story of a Great Schoolmaster: Being a Plain Account of the Life and Ideas of Sanderson of Oundle (1924) - a biography of Frederick William Sanderson
Author: H. G. Wells
Publisher: Read Books Ltd
ISBN: 147334557X
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 96
Book Description
This is H. G. Wells' 1924 biography of Frederick William Sanderson, "The Story of a Great Schoolmaster". Frederick William Sanderson (1857 - 1922) was the headmaster at Oundle School between 1892-1922 and was a an esteemed reformer of education at Oundle and Dulwich College. Wells was a close friend of Sanderson's, and even sent his own sons to his school. Contents include: "Sanderson the Man", "The Modernisation of Oundle School", "The Replacement of Competition by Group Work", "The Re-Establishment of Relations Between School and Reality", "The Growth of Sanderson Shown in His Sermons and Scripture Lessons", "The War and Sanderson's Propaganda of Reconstruction", et cetera. Herbert George Wells (1866 - 1946) was a prolific English writer who wrote in a variety of genres, including the novel, politics, history, and social commentary. Today, he is perhaps best remembered for his contributions to the science fiction genre thanks to such novels as "The Time Machine" (1895), "The Invisible Man" (1897), and "The War of the Worlds" (1898). Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this book now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new biography of the author.
Publisher: Read Books Ltd
ISBN: 147334557X
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 96
Book Description
This is H. G. Wells' 1924 biography of Frederick William Sanderson, "The Story of a Great Schoolmaster". Frederick William Sanderson (1857 - 1922) was the headmaster at Oundle School between 1892-1922 and was a an esteemed reformer of education at Oundle and Dulwich College. Wells was a close friend of Sanderson's, and even sent his own sons to his school. Contents include: "Sanderson the Man", "The Modernisation of Oundle School", "The Replacement of Competition by Group Work", "The Re-Establishment of Relations Between School and Reality", "The Growth of Sanderson Shown in His Sermons and Scripture Lessons", "The War and Sanderson's Propaganda of Reconstruction", et cetera. Herbert George Wells (1866 - 1946) was a prolific English writer who wrote in a variety of genres, including the novel, politics, history, and social commentary. Today, he is perhaps best remembered for his contributions to the science fiction genre thanks to such novels as "The Time Machine" (1895), "The Invisible Man" (1897), and "The War of the Worlds" (1898). Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this book now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new biography of the author.
The Hoosier School-Master
Author: Eggleston Edward Eggleston
Publisher: Applewood Books
ISBN: 1429044861
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 232
Book Description
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Publisher: Applewood Books
ISBN: 1429044861
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 232
Book Description
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The Ignorant Schoolmaster
Author: Jacques Rancière
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780804718745
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 148
Book Description
"Recounts the story of Joseph Jacotot"--Vii.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780804718745
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 148
Book Description
"Recounts the story of Joseph Jacotot"--Vii.
The Schoolmaster
Author: Anton Pavlovich Chekhov
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 316
Book Description
This is a pre-1923 historical reproduction that was curated for quality. Quality assurance was conducted on each of these books in an attempt to remove books with imperfections introduced by the digitization process. Though we have made best efforts - the books may have occasional errors that do not impede the reading experience. We believe this work is culturally important and have elected to bring the book back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 316
Book Description
This is a pre-1923 historical reproduction that was curated for quality. Quality assurance was conducted on each of these books in an attempt to remove books with imperfections introduced by the digitization process. Though we have made best efforts - the books may have occasional errors that do not impede the reading experience. We believe this work is culturally important and have elected to bring the book back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide.
The Mysterious Schoolmaster
Author: Karin Anckarsvärd
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780152565275
Category : Teachers
Languages : en
Pages : 190
Book Description
Cecilia and Michael unravel a mystery surrounding the new science teacher and find themselves in peril. Grades 5-7.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780152565275
Category : Teachers
Languages : en
Pages : 190
Book Description
Cecilia and Michael unravel a mystery surrounding the new science teacher and find themselves in peril. Grades 5-7.
The School for Good and Evil (The School for Good and Evil, Book 1)
Author: Soman Chainani
Publisher: HarperCollins UK
ISBN: 0007492944
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 411
Book Description
THE SCHOOL FOR GOOD AND EVIL is now a major motion picture from Netflix, starring Academy Award winner Charlize Theron, Kerry Washington, Laurence Fishburne, Michelle Yeoh, Cate Blanchett, and many more! A dark and enchanting fantasy adventure for those who prefer fairytales with a twist. The first in the bestselling series.
Publisher: HarperCollins UK
ISBN: 0007492944
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 411
Book Description
THE SCHOOL FOR GOOD AND EVIL is now a major motion picture from Netflix, starring Academy Award winner Charlize Theron, Kerry Washington, Laurence Fishburne, Michelle Yeoh, Cate Blanchett, and many more! A dark and enchanting fantasy adventure for those who prefer fairytales with a twist. The first in the bestselling series.
The Schoolmaster's Daughter
Author: Jackie French
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 1460711394
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 208
Book Description
Drawing on her own family history, this is a story from Jackie French about education in Colonial Australia - and how women once had to fight for their right to it. January 1901 Sharks circle a stranded ship as a young girl and her family stagger from the waves ... Rescued by a Pacific Islander boy named Jamie, Hannah's family begin a new life in Port Harris, which at first seems a paradise for the schoolmaster's daughter. But local fortunes are built on slavery and the whip. As the new Federal Parliament passes the law that will force Pacific Islanders from their homes, Hannah and her mother risk everything to run a secret school, while Hannah and Jamie must fight for their rights to education and equality. Can friendship and love win against prejudice and power? Inspired by real events, this powerful new novel brings to life the bravery and battles of the past, and gives us courage for the challenges of today. AWARDS Longlisted - Book Links Children's Historical Fiction Award
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 1460711394
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 208
Book Description
Drawing on her own family history, this is a story from Jackie French about education in Colonial Australia - and how women once had to fight for their right to it. January 1901 Sharks circle a stranded ship as a young girl and her family stagger from the waves ... Rescued by a Pacific Islander boy named Jamie, Hannah's family begin a new life in Port Harris, which at first seems a paradise for the schoolmaster's daughter. But local fortunes are built on slavery and the whip. As the new Federal Parliament passes the law that will force Pacific Islanders from their homes, Hannah and her mother risk everything to run a secret school, while Hannah and Jamie must fight for their rights to education and equality. Can friendship and love win against prejudice and power? Inspired by real events, this powerful new novel brings to life the bravery and battles of the past, and gives us courage for the challenges of today. AWARDS Longlisted - Book Links Children's Historical Fiction Award