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Rolfsrud’s experiences as a one-room schoolhouse teacher with comments on the “Palmer Method” and the potbellied stove.
Rolfsrud’s experiences as a one-room schoolhouse teacher with comments on the “Palmer Method” and the potbellied stove.
This book was used in grades 4 through 8 in North Dakota schools. Rolfsrud's most widely read book, it has recently been reprinted by Popular demand. ... more
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