02282cam a22003133u 4500 28253 UtSlPG 20260610133638.0 m cr n 260607r2009||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 21020280 UtSlPG en iso639-1 LE MacMillan, Cyrus, 1880-1953 McGill and its Story, 1821-1921 Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2009 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2009-03-05 Produced by David Edwards, Marcia Brooks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Canada Team at http://www.pgdpcanada.net "McGill and its Story, 1821-1921" by Cyrus MacMillan is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book chronicles the century-long journey of McGill University, from its founding to its establishment as a vital educational institution in Canada. It delves into the struggles, controversies, and triumphs experienced by the university and its founders, particularly focusing on the vision of James McGill and the circumstances surrounding the creation of McGill College. The opening of the work sets the stage for this exploration, emphasizing the difficulties faced in establishing McGill University during a time of significant political and social upheaval in Canada. It reflects on the early education landscape in Lower Canada and highlights the efforts made by McGill and others to advocate for improved educational opportunities. The introductory sections pay homage to the founding figures, particularly McGill himself, and outline the broader historical and educational context leading up to the university's formation. This narrative serves not only as a record of an educational institution's evolution but also as a tribute to those who contributed to the advancement of education in the region. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: New York: John Lane Company, 1921 McGill University -- History https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/28253 69162 69162