A touching memoir of the life and works of John Martin, a schoolmaster and poet who made a significant impact on the lives of his students and the literary world of his time. Craik provides a heartfelt tribute to Martin and his enduring legacy and offers insights into the life of an ordinary man who lived an extraordinary life. A must-read for poetry enthusiasts, educators, and anyone interested in the human experience. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.