Bøger af A Clergyman

""A Brief Memoir of James Davies: Master of the National School, on Devauden-Hill, Monmouthshire"" is a historical book written by an anonymous author, identified only as ""A Clergyman."" The book was published in 1834 and provides a brief biography of James Davies, who was a schoolmaster at the National School in Devauden-Hill, Monmouthshire.The book is a short read, consisting of only 30 pages, and is written in a straightforward and informative style. It begins with a brief introduction to Davies and his family, including his parents and siblings. The author then goes on to describe Davies' early life and education, including his apprenticeship as a shoemaker and his eventual decision to become a schoolmaster.The bulk of the book focuses on Davies' time as the master of the National School in Devauden-Hill. The author describes Davies' teaching methods, his dedication to his students, and his efforts to improve the school and its facilities. The book also includes several anecdotes and stories about Davies and his interactions with his students and the local community.Overall, ""A Brief Memoir of James Davies"" provides a fascinating glimpse into the life of a 19th-century schoolmaster in rural Wales. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of education, Welsh history, or social history more broadly.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. 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 their original work.