Project Gutenberg 2009-12-22 Public domain in the USA. 545 Miller, Hugh 1802 1856 My Schools and Schoolmasters; Or, The Story of My Education Produced by Juliet Sutherland, David Garcia, Eric Hutton, Martin Pettit and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "My Schools and Schoolmasters; Or, The Story of My Education" by Hugh Miller is an autobiographical narrative written in the late 19th century. The book chronicles Miller's early life, focusing on his formative experiences and the influences that shaped his education. Through a series of vivid recollections, he reflects on his boyhood, familial connections, and the elements that fostered his love for learning, particularly his interest in geology and natural sciences. At the start of the narrative, the reader is introduced to the young Hugh Miller, a sailor's son, who finds himself in precarious situations that foreshadow the adventurous life he will lead. The opening recaptures a pivotal moment from his childhood when he defies his mother's orders to drown a litter of puppies, showcasing his compassionate nature. This act leads him to the life of a sailor, setting the stage for stories of bravery, hardship, and the impact of family on his development. Miller paints a rich picture of his early influences, particularly the guidance of his uncles and the loss of his father, as he embarks on the educational journey that will mold his intellectual pursuits. (This is an automatically generated summary.) http://book.klll.cc/files/30737/30737-h/images/frontis.jpg Reading ease score: 48.9 (College-level). Difficult to read. en Miller, Hugh, 1802-1856 -- Knowledge and learning Education -- Scotland -- History -- 19th century Geologists -- Scotland -- Biography QE Text Category: Biographies Category: History - Schools & Universities Category: Parenthood & Family Relations 1267981 2025-08-12T13:25:19.006938 text/html 1282354 2009-12-22T09:56:12 text/html 700374 2025-08-12T13:25:33.492855 application/epub+zip 715500 2025-08-12T13:25:23.105888 application/epub+zip 595533 2025-08-12T13:25:21.494895 application/epub+zip 1152600 2025-08-12T13:25:41.870804 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1120069 2025-08-12T13:25:32.241872 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 961019 2022-09-14T08:02:56.083644 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1198796 2025-08-12T13:25:17.869904 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 1198469 2009-12-22T09:56:12 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 1198494 2009-12-22T09:56:12 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 21078 2025-08-12T13:25:42.003792 application/rdf+xml 20795 2025-08-12T13:25:22.012901 image/jpeg 4522 2025-08-12T13:25:21.755901 image/jpeg 467297 2009-12-22T09:56:12 application/octet-stream application/zip 590771 2009-12-22T09:56:12 application/octet-stream application/zip 467200 2009-12-22T09:56:12 application/octet-stream application/zip 674472 2025-08-12T13:25:19.107894 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia