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100 1 _aEllenbecker, John G.,
_d1867-1945
245 1 4 _aThe Old-Time Spelling School; In Three Parts
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2020
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2020-04-13
505 0 _aPt. I. Golden valley -- Pt. II. The contest -- Pt. III. Musical.
508 _aProduced by MFR, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"The Old-Time Spelling School; In Three Parts" by John G. Ellenbecker is a nostalgic poetic work written in the early 20th century. Composed in a reflective style, the book pays tribute to the communal and educational spirit of rural America during a time when spelling bees were a significant social event. It explores the experiences of pioneer families in Kansas and highlights the importance of these spelling contests in fostering camaraderie and competition among students from nearby schools. The book is divided into three parts: "Golden Valley," "The Contest," and "Musical." In "Golden Valley," the author recalls the joyful memories of spelling schools where young and old came together to demonstrate their spelling prowess and entertain one another. "The Contest" captures the excitement and tension of a significant spelling competition between different districts, showcasing the hard work and dedication of the participants. Finally, "Musical" shifts to a celebratory atmosphere as local talent is showcased through music and performances, culminating in a joyful community gathering. Overall, Ellenbecker's work serves as a heartfelt remembrance of simpler times and the foundational role that education and community played in the lives of early settlers. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aStories in rhyme
653 _aSpelling bees -- Poetry
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/61823
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