Mrs. Merriam's Scholars: A Story of the Original Ten is a historical novel written by Edward Everett Hale and first published in 1878. The book tells the story of a group of ten young students who attend a private school run by the strict and disciplined Mrs. Merriam. The novel is set in the mid-19th century and explores themes of education, morality, and the struggle for social and economic advancement.The ten students come from different backgrounds...