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 Project Gutenberg 2011-10-12 Public domain in the USA. 333 Putman, J. Harold (John Harold) 1866 1940 Putman, John Harold Egerton Ryerson and Education in Upper Canada Produced by David Garcia, Marilynda Fraser-Cunliffe, Julia Neufeld and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Egerton Ryerson and Education in Upper Canada" by J. Harold Putman is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the life and contributions of Egerton Ryerson, a pivotal figure in the development of Ontario's educational system, highlighting the evolution of school legislation in Upper Canada from the late 18th century through the mid-19th century. By intimately connecting Ryerson's efforts with the broader context of education in Upper Canada, the book presents both Ryerson's biography and a timeline of educational reform, revealing the significance of educational advancements during this crucial period. The opening of the book introduces Egerton Ryerson, detailing his early life and the factors that shaped his commitment to education and social reform. Born in a family of United Empire Loyalists, Ryerson's upbringing was influenced by his father’s pioneering spirit and the Methodist faith. The text outlines his initial education and early career as a teacher, leading to his calling as a Methodist preacher and missionary. It gives insight into Ryerson's advocacy for educational reform, suggesting that his experiences in Upper Canada, especially during his missionary work, informed his later initiatives aimed at enhancing educational access for all demographics. Thus, the beginning establishes a foundational understanding of Ryerson's character and motivations, setting the stage for his transformative impact on the educational landscape in Upper Canada. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 55.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Ryerson, Egerton, 1803-1882 Education -- Ontario LA Text Category: Biographies Category: History - British Category: History - Early Modern (c. 1450-1750) Category: History - Modern (1750+) Category: History - Schools & Universities Category: Teaching & Education 439529 2025-09-15T09:58:57.480224 text/html 442691 2021-01-08T05:40:04 text/html 236837 2025-09-15T09:59:05.913203 application/epub+zip 239614 2025-09-15T09:59:00.815147 application/epub+zip 227946 2025-09-15T09:58:59.480213 application/epub+zip 468057 2025-09-15T09:59:09.756107 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 431830 2025-09-15T09:59:04.992109 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 403307 2022-09-17T09:34:21.911372 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 379518 2025-09-15T09:58:56.852190 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 379413 2021-01-08T05:40:04 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 379405 2021-01-08T05:40:04 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 21638 2025-09-15T09:59:09.883150 application/rdf+xml 16202 2025-09-15T09:58:59.996166 image/jpeg 3638 2025-09-15T09:58:59.739151 image/jpeg 133260 2021-01-08T05:40:04 application/octet-stream application/zip 146452 2021-01-08T05:40:04 application/octet-stream application/zip 133214 2021-01-08T05:40:04 application/octet-stream application/zip 223659 2025-09-15T09:58:57.511183 application/octet-stream application/zip