Tisha, by robert specht, is the story of anne hobbs, a young school teacher who moves to the alaskan wilderness. The teacher anne hobbs purdy, coauthor of the book tisha. A brave young woman travels to a small alaskan outpost in the early 1900s to serve as a teacher to nine young students. A young teacher in alaska new edition by hobbs, anne stevenson, specht, robert isbn. A cheechako from the lower 48, the bets are running she wont last through the first cold snap of the winter. The novel, tisha, focuses on annes first year of teaching in. Nonetheless, tisha its how the indian kids said teacher does capture the exhilaration of alaska s cold and space, the poignancy of old sourdoughs who never did hit paydirt but love the country, the earthy comedy, and camaraderie, of the frontier every stream in this vastness has its tin cup. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Tisha is how the indian children pronounced the word teacher, thus the title of the book.
Tisha planner calendar notebook journal, personal named firstname or surname for someone called tisha for christmas or birthdays this makes the perfect personolised custom name gift for tisha. Buy tisha, a young teacher in alaska by robert specht, anne hobbs online at alibris. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Robert specht the story of anne hobbss life as schoolmarm in the remote goldrush settlement of chicken, alaska, and of her romantic and professional loves and their consequences. Tisha, a young teacher in alaska by robert specht, anne. Anne hobbs was only nineteen in 1927 when she came to harsh and beautiful. While she is teaching school in a small goldmining town, she fights discrimination against the indians and halfbreeds.
Tisha alaska was as remote as the moon, as roistering and lawless as the gold rush. The true story of anna hobbs, a pioneer teacher in the alaskan wilderness posted on june 8, 2019 by terry lee marzell one of my favorite teacher books of all time is tisha. Anne quickly makes friends with many of the townspeople, but is soon ostracized when she not only befriends the local indians. The author tells the story as told to him of anne hobbs, a woman who went to alaska in the 1920s to teach, but who had trouble due to her kindness to the indians there. The wonderful true love story of a young teacher in the alaskan wilderness 9780553265965 by robert specht. The story of a young teacher in the alaska wilderness has 2 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace.
Running a ramshackle schoolhouse would expose her to more than just the elements. Teachers tool kit student activities the teacher store book clubs book fairs. Tisha details purdys life as a teacher in chicken, tetlin and other rural alaska. Read online tisha and download tisha book full in pdf formats. The book is the true life of anne hobbs who goes to a remote alaskan village of chicken, yes.
It is 1927 and chicken is a wild mining community flaming with gold fever. Bantam doubleday dell publishing group inc, 1984 new. The story of a young teacher in the alaskan wilderness. It may be factually accurate to state that it would be the second town to incorporate in that part of alaska, following eagle in 1901. The story of young teacher in the alaska wilderness 1st edition 1st printing hardcover new york st. Martins press 1976 very good in a good dust jacket. Aug 08, 1976 the story of a young teacher in the alaska wilderness. From the time id been a girl, id been thrilled with the idea of living on a frontier. Tisha is the story of anne hobbs, who went to alaska to teach in 1927 at the age of nineteen. The story of a young teacher in the alaska wilderness by robert specht online at alibris. Juneau, ketchikan and skagway all incorporated in 1900, with eagle as well as valdez in 1901. My mother and i thank robert specht and the book s heroine, anne hobbs, for telling the story of a young teacher from many years ago. Chicken alaska preserves historic school house with its. I found tisha whose real name was ann to be admirable on many levels.
The story of a young teacher in the alaska wilderness okay, im going to try to avoid having an a few good men moment here, but i loved this book. The wonderful true love story of a young teacher in the alaskan. The story begins at the point of her embarking on the journey to chicken, through to the end of her first year as a school teacher. The wonderful true love story of a young teacher in the alaskan wilderness by anne purdy,robert specht and a great selection of related books. Tisha the story of a young teacher in the alaska wilderness. I just had to get it for my nook, i spent the day rereading it and remembering what i loved.
In 1927 young anne hobbs goes to alaska to be a teacher and to have an adventure. The story of a young teacher in the alaska wilderness, and the soul of betty fairchild, and more on. The true story of anna hobbs, a pioneer teacher in. She had spunk and compassion as she faced harsh living conditions in the yukon. Anne hobbs was only nineteen in 1927 when she came to harsh and beautiful alaska. Throughout the book she changes and matures greatly as a result of the conflicts with the people of chicken. The wonderful true love story of a young teacher in.
My friend marc sheaffer, when he was working at brodart library supplies etc. The wonderful true love story of a young teacher in the alaskan wilderness by anne purdy,robert specht and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Nonetheless, tisha its how the indian kids said teacher does capture the exhilaration of alaskas cold and space, the poignancy of old sourdoughs who never did hit paydirt but love the country, the earthy comedy, and camaraderie, of the frontier every stream in this vastness has its tin cup. Tisha details purdys life as a teacher in chicken, tetlin and other rural alaska communities. In striving to enrich the lives of all readers, teachingbooks supports the first amendment and celebrates the right to read. Anne purdy and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. The story of a young teacher in the alaskan wilderness by. Having no family left in colorado, she seeks to do something special as. The wonderful true love story of a young teacher in the. The book is similar to tisha, although it is not about purdy. So when i was offered the job of teaching school in a goldmining settlement called chicken, i accepted right away. Alaska was as remote as the moon, as roistering and lawless as the gold rush. The story of a young teacher in the alaska wilderness. The story of a young teacher in the alaska wilderness, robert specht relates the novellike, detailed account of the life of anne hobbs, a young, idealistic woman who took on the wilds.
Last year 19992000 the teacher in my literature class made us read a book that had to do with alaska this being more of the state spirit they try and cultivate at school. The teacher anne hobbs purdy, coauthor of the book tisha she was certainly the most notable person from chicken, but to refer to her as the only one is stretching it. Tisha is based on true events experienced by anne hobbes in chicken, alaska in 1927. The story of a young teacher in the alaska wilderness has 2.
Anne hobbs is a prim and proper 19yearold schoolteacher who yearns for adventure. Tisha the story of a young teacher in the alaska wilderness by as told to robert specht edition. See all books authored by robert specht, including tisha. She finds this and much more in a town with the unlikely name of chicken, located deep in the alaskan interior. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. In your picture of paul bytells cabinhe is my great uncle my moms dad and him were brothers and i came to this site upon researching his life. There are a few books that i truly love and this will be one of them. Anne purdy taught there during the 192728 school year. And a pretty young schoolteacher from colorado like anne hobbs was even rarer than nuggets. The story of a young teacher in the alaska wilderness, as told to robert specht author listed by lc as anne hobbs, 1976 blogger ate this when i wrote it last week. The true story of anna hobbs, a pioneer teacher in the. Robert specht books list of books by author robert specht.
Tisha is the story of a 19 year old teacher, who goes to chicken, alaska to teach. The story of a young teacher in the alaska wilderness summary, chapterbychapter analysis, book notes, essays, quotes, character descriptions, lesson plans, and more everything you need for studying or teaching tisha. Just finished tisha for our december book club read. My mom suggested tisha, and i finished it shortly after she dug her copy off of her book shelf. My mother was a young inexperienced teacher herself just ten years later than anne hobbs was. The wonderful true love story of a young teacher in the alaskan wilderness. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The story of a young teacher in the alaska wilderness by robert specht 1984, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. The beloved reallife story of a woman in the alaskan wilderness, the children she taught, and the man she loved. During the time of tisha school was in session in chicken from 1925 to 1928, and again in 1950 and 1951 in chicken, when enough children resided in the community to warrant the hiring of a teacher by the territorial government. Anne hobbs is a prim and proper 19yearold schoolteacher who yearns for adv.
Anne wanted to find adventure and make a difference. After she allowed native american children into her class and fell in love with a halfinuit man, she would learn the meanings of prejudice and perseverance, irrational hatred and. She had spunk and compassion as she faced harsh living conditions in. My mother and i thank robert specht and the books heroine, anne hobbs, for telling the story of a young teacher from many years ago. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your.
Story of a young teacher in the alaska wilderness by robert specht. She knows nothing about alaska or living in the wilds or about the social conditions or customs in alaska, but she is open to new experiences and certainly finds them in alaska. Tisha, a young teacher in alaska by robert specht, anne hobbs. The story of a young teacher in the alaska wilderness robert specht. This is one of my favorite books from my teen years.
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