A Stephens, C. A. (Charles Asbury) 1844-1931 creator text utu 2006 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "A Busy Year at the Old Squire's" by C. A. Stephens is a work of historical fiction written in the early 20th century. The story is set in a rural Maine community during a time when education and personal development took on great significance. The central character introduced is Master Joel Pierson, a passionate and dedicated teacher who invigorates his students' interest in learning, while the narrative also touches on the lives of various children and community members as they engage in different seasonal tasks and adventures. The opening portion introduces readers to the return of Master Pierson for the winter school term, where he inspires his students with his energetic teaching style. He introduces new teaching methods, invigorates interest in subjects like geography, and fosters a commitment to learning among his pupils. As the narrative unfolds, the characters not only wrestle with academic challenges but also navigate the rigors of rural life, including ice-cutting and preparing for winter. Through Pierson’s influence, themes of personal growth, community ties, and the importance of education emerge prominently. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2006-11-29 E-text prepared by the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team Original publication data not identified Domestic fiction, American Maine -- Social life and customs -- Fiction Farm life -- Maine -- Fiction PS Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/19968 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/19968 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133449.0 19968