Step into the world of post-Civil War Indiana as a resilient former Union soldier embraces a new role as a schoolmaster in this novel. In a land still divided by lingering tensions, he faces relentless opposition from the locals who once sided with the Confederacy. Edward Eggleston's powerful novel delves into the complexities of rural life, capturing the essence of a changing nation through the lens of a small community. Brimming with authentic dialect and rich historical detail, this compelling tale transports readers to a time when the wounds of war were far from healed and the fight for unity was waged in the classrooms of Indiana.