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100 1 _aMiller, Hugh,
_d1802-1856
245 1 0 _aMy Schools and Schoolmasters; Or, The Story of My Education
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2009
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2009-12-22
508 _aProduced 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)
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aMiller, Hugh, 1802-1856 -- Knowledge and learning
653 _aEducation -- Scotland -- History -- 19th century
653 _aGeologists -- Scotland -- Biography
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/30737
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