Books with author Catherine Deverell

Excerpt from The Carontawan, 1919: Alias "the Little Town on the Hill"Prof. Van Norman was born at Jasper, Steuben County, New York, August 6, 1852. He received his early education at the Woodhull Academy and Canisteo Academy. He taught some time in the rural schools of Steuben County before going to Cornell University where he registered in the Scientific Course. He graduated in 1878 with the degree of Bachelor of Science. A few years later, he returned to Cor nell to take a special course in Geology, English Literature, and Modern Languages. After graduating from college, he was made Principal of Schools at Almond, Woodhull, Rushford, N. Y. In 1883, he came to Pennsylvania as Principal of the Lawrenceville High School where he taught until 1886. The same year he was elected to the Faculty of the Mansfield State Normal School where he has served to the present time. This year, of course, completes his thirty - third year of service. During this time, he has been under four Principals: Dr. D. C. Thomas, Dr. S. H. Albro, Dr. Andrew Thomas Smith, and Dr. Wm. R. Straughn. He has taught English Grammar continuously, and Arithmetic from 1893 to Other subjects which he taught are Bookkeeping and Penmanship (1907 Pedagogy (1901 Civics (1887 and French since 1908.Prof. Van Norman has always worked hard for the general good and uplift of M. S. N. S. He has given generously of his time, energy, and talents to help the school attain its present high standard of efficiency. In the hearts of the Alumni, and former, students of the school, he holds a place of high esteem; and, it is with a feeling of deep respect that they wish him many, many years of health, happiness, and prosperity.About the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.comThis book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Excerpt from Home Sunshine: Or, Family LifeOf cultivating a cheerful and contented spirit. The moral sunshine which the young Gor dons diffused over Sunny Brae, is reflected on the pages of the story itself. We hope a ray of it may enter the heart of its young readers, and lend a new charm to their homes, and a new grace to.About the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.comThis book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.

Excerpt from Margaret Cecil: Or I Can, Because I OughtFortunes of Margaret Cecil are intended to ex emplify the power of a strong will struggling against adverse circumstances. Even to the most highly favoured, life is always a battle with evil and sorrow, and it is well that in their youth they should learn how to endure bravely as Well as meekly. If Margaret Cecil should help one young reader to do her duty faithqy in that state to which it has pleased God to call her, it will not have been.About the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.comThis book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.