REPORT ON A SYSTEM OF PUBLIC ELEMENTARY INSTRUCTION OF UPPER CANADA by RYERSON, Egerton - 1847

Montreal: Lovell and Gibson. 1847. Hardcover.. Second edition (first was in 1846). pp [2] xii, (3)-191, [3]. Original quarter roan and marbled boards. Spine has small chips at ends; most of spine surface abraded but now touched up to match; most of spine gilt lettering present; boards rubbed; in all, good externally, internally fine, tight in the binding. "Ryerson was appointed superintendent of schools for Upper Canada in 1844. Before entering upon his duties he traveled in Europe and America examining state educational systems. From his observations he repaired this report, a plan for a public school system in Upper Canada. In June, 1846, it became the basis of a reorganization of the provincial system, and is still the foundation of elementary education in this province." - TPL 2801.; Octavo .