The Old Dance Master (1911)

The Old Dance Master is a novel written by William Romaine Paterson and originally published in 1911. The story is set in the English countryside and follows the life of a dance instructor named Mr. Rutherford, who is known locally as the ""Old Dance Master"". Mr. Rutherford is a respected member of the community and has taught generations of young people how to dance.The novel begins with Mr. Rutherford's retirement from teaching, and the subsequent arrival of a new dance instructor named Mr. Fairfax. Mr. Fairfax is a younger man who is ambitious and eager to make a name for himself in the community. He quickly becomes popular with the younger generation, but his methods and personality clash with Mr. Rutherford's traditional approach.As the story progresses, tensions between the two dance instructors escalate, and the community becomes divided over which teacher to support. Along the way, the novel explores themes of tradition, change, and the generational divide.The Old Dance Master is a charming and nostalgic novel that provides a glimpse into the world of rural England at the turn of the 20th century. It is a timeless story that speaks to the importance of respecting tradition while also embracing change.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.