Americas Country Schools

Chronicles the architectural and historical details of 19th- and 20th-century rural education in the United States. The first section provides an overview of the historical role of rural schools in the US. It is followed by a section on architecture, and the concluding chapters discuss documenting and preserving country schools. The text includes many anecdotes from interviews with teachers and students. Some 400 photographs historical views, modern-day scenes, exteriors and interiors bring to life the people and buildings. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.