"The Ryerson, Egerton 1803-1882 creator Hodgins, J. George (John George) 1821-1912 text utu 2008 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Story of My Life" by the late Rev. Egerton Ryerson, D.D., LL.D., is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This memoir serves as a reflection of sixty years of public service in Canada, detailing the life and contributions of Egerton Ryerson as a preacher, educator, and advocate for civil liberties. The text explores his early life, struggles, and the significant impact he made on the Canadian education system, as well as the religious and societal issues he faced. At the start of the memoir, Ryerson provides a glimpse into his formative years, describing his childhood in Canada and the strong influence of his family, especially his mother. He recounts his early education, his literary ambitions, and the religious convictions that drove him to pursue a career in ministry. As he navigates familial opposition and societal challenges, he reflects on the transformative power of faith and the importance of education, which became hallmarks of his later work as a prominent figure in establishing public education in Upper Canada. This opening sets the tone for a life dedicated to service, community, and the pursuit of knowledge, promising a rich tapestry of reflections that intertwine personal experience with broader historical themes. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2008-02-12 Produced by Stacy Brown, Jason Isbell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) Original publication data not identified Canada -- History -- 1763- Ryerson, Egerton, 1803-1882 Educators -- Canada -- Biography Ontario -- Politics and government -- 19th century CT F1001 Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/24586 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/24586 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133549.0 24586