"Rural Life and the Country School" is an important book by the famous educator Joseph Kennedy, which explores the relationship between rural life and rural education. The author investigates specific aspects of the rural environment, its influence on children's development and educational processes. Kennedy draws attention to the importance of adapting educational programs to the needs of the rural population and to the importance of preserving traditional values in the rural school. This book will be a useful resource for educators, researchers, and anyone interested in rural education and folk culture.