Egerton Ryerson and Education in Upper Canada

Egerton Ryerson and Education in Upper Canada by J. Harold Putman is a historical account of the life and contributions of Egerton Ryerson a pivotal figure in the development of education in Canada. The book details Ryerson's role in shaping the educational system in Upper Canada (now Ontario) emphasizing his efforts to establish public education create standardized curricula and improve access to schooling for all social classes. Putman explores Ryerson's influence on the formation of the Ontario education system highlighting his advocacy for free universal schooling his efforts to promote religious tolerance in education and his reforms in teacher training. The work also contextualizes Ryerson's educational philosophy within the broader social and political climate of 19th-century Canada illustrating his lasting legacy in the country's educational landscape.