SCHOOLING & SCHOLARS IN NINETEENTH-CENTURY ONTARIO. by Houston, Susan E. and Prentice, Alison. Inscribed - 1988

Toronto: University of Toronto Press, 1988. 418 pp, 9 1/4" H. B&w photographs, reproductions, maps. Inscribed on title page: "For Paul Bator / with our best wishes / Alison Prentice / Susan E. Houston". "In this study of education in Ontario from the establishment of Upper Canada to the end of Egerton Ryerson's career as chief superintendent of schools in 1876, the authors explore the roots of the provincial public school system, set up to instil a work ethic and moral discipline appropriate to the new society, as well as the beginnings of separate schools." Previous owner's embossed stamp on title page, slight bump at the top of the spine, faint soiling to text block edges. Dust jacket has very minor edge wear, very minor rubbing and light browning on the flaps.. Inscribed by authors.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good.