02168cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000400011324500320015326400510018530000470023633600260028333700260030933800360033550000310037150800900040252012570049253400450174965300120179485600430180699900170184951958UtSlPG20260610134210.0mcr n260607r2016||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPS1 aPost, Melville Davisson,d1869-193014aThe Mountain School-Teacher 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2016 a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats atextbtxt2rdacontent acomputerbc2rdamedia aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier aRelease date is 2016-05-02 aProduced by David Widger from page images generously provided by the Internet Archive a"The Mountain School-Teacher" by Melville Davisson Post is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around a young and idealistic schoolteacher as he navigates life in a remote mountain community, facing challenges and forming bonds with its residents, including a small boy named David. The narrative seems to highlight themes of innocence, community, and the contrast between civilization and the wilderness. The opening of the novel introduces the setting through a description of a rugged mountain landscape, where a path has been nearly reclaimed by nature. A young man, who is the schoolteacher, is seen traversing this landscape, embodying the youthful vitality and optimism as he approaches the mountain road. Meanwhile, a small boy named David struggles with a sack of corn on an ancient ox, showcasing the simplicity and struggles of rural life. The schoolteacher's encounter with David, as he helps the boy with his burden, establishes a warm connection that hints at the nurturing relationships he will develop within this mountain community. The chapter effectively sets the stage for the themes of mentorship and community that are likely to unfold throughout the story. (This is an automatically generated summary.) nOriginal publication data not identified aFiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/51958 c92792d92792