Three Score And Ten In Retrospect Boyhood Days And Reminiscences Of School Experiences From Twenty To Seventy-Two (1900)

""Three Score And Ten In Retrospect: Boyhood Days And Reminiscences Of School Experiences From Twenty To Seventy-Two"" is a memoir written by James W. Hooper in 1900. The book is a recollection of the author's childhood and school experiences from the ages of 20 to 72. The title ""Three Score And Ten In Retrospect"" refers to the biblical lifespan of 70 years, and the author reflects on his life as he reaches this age. Hooper's memoir covers his early years in rural America, his education in a one-room schoolhouse, and his experiences at various colleges and universities. He also discusses his career as a teacher and his involvement in various educational organizations. The book provides a glimpse into the educational system of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, as well as the author's personal experiences and reflections on his life. Overall, ""Three Score And Ten In Retrospect"" is an insightful and nostalgic memoir that offers a unique perspective on American education and life in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.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.