André Burgos’s *Les cours d’adulte de pierre sacreste* offers a detailed look at the adult education initiatives led by Pierre Sacreste, a schoolmaster active during the French Third Republic. Drawing on archival material and contemporary accounts, the book situates Sacreste’s efforts within the broader social and political currents of late‑19th‑century France, highlighting how adult learning served both civic integration and personal advancement. Readers gain insight into the challenges of organizing evening classes, the curriculum choices of the era, and the lasting impact of these programs on local communities. The work stands as a valuable contribution to the history of education, illustrating how grassroots initiatives helped shape modern French society.