
The Story of My Life
Being Reminiscences of Sixty Years' Public Service in CanadaBy Egerton RyersonLength24h 30m
About this audiobook
In "The Story of My Life," Egerton Ryerson provides a compelling narrative chronicling his experiences, beliefs, and the social contexts that shaped his life within 19th-century Canada. Writing with a blend of introspection and advocacy, Ryerson's autobiographical work offers a reflective examination of his role in the development of public education, Indigenous rights, and social reform. The literary style is both personal and persuasive, imbued with a sense of urgency that echoes the progressive ideals of his time, as he navigates deeply personal struggles alongside institutional challenges. Egerton Ryerson, a prominent educator and Methodist preacher, was profoundly influenced by the socio-political landscape of early Canada, including its colonial past and the pivotal role of education in societal advancement. His commitment to social justice and reform was evident in his career, which included founding the public school system in Ontario. His experiences as an advocate for Indigenous rights and education reform inform his reflections, providing readers with insight into the moral and ethical considerations influencing his life's work. "The Story of My Life" is highly recommended for readers interested in autobiographical literature that intertwines personal narrative with broader societal themes. Ryerson's candid revelations about his convictions and the transformative power of education make this work a significant contribution to Canadian literature and a valuable resource for those wanting to understand the fabric of 19th-century Canadian society.
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GenreBiography and Memoir
Length24 hrs 30 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 27, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
36CHAPTER XXXIII.: FOOTNOTES:
2PREFATORY NOTE.
37CHAPTER XXXIV.: FOOTNOTES:
3ESTIMATE OF THE REV. DR. RYERSON'S CHARACTER AND LABOURS.
38CHAPTER XXXV.: FOOTNOTES:
4CHAPTER I.: FOOTNOTES:
39CHAPTER XXXVI.: FOOTNOTES:
5CHAPTER II.: FOOTNOTES:
40CHAPTER XXXVII.: FOOTNOTES:
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6CHAPTER III.: FOOTNOTES:
41CHAPTER XXXVIII.
7CHAPTER IV.: FOOTNOTES:
42CHAPTER XXXIX.: FOOTNOTES:
8CHAPTER V.: FOOTNOTES:
43CHAPTER XL.
9CHAPTER VI.: FOOTNOTES:
44CHAPTER XLI.: FOOTNOTES:
10CHAPTER VII.: FOOTNOTES:
45CHAPTER XLII.
11CHAPTER VIII.: FOOTNOTES:
46CHAPTER XLIII.: FOOTNOTES:
12CHAPTER IX.: FOOTNOTES:
47CHAPTER XLIV.
13CHAPTER X.: FOOTNOTES:
48CHAPTER XLV.
14CHAPTER XI.: FOOTNOTES:
49CHAPTER XLVI.
15CHAPTER XII.: FOOTNOTES:
50CHAPTER XLVII.
16CHAPTER XIII.: FOOTNOTES:
51CHAPTER XLVIII.: FOOTNOTES:
17CHAPTER XIV.
52CHAPTER XLIX.: FOOTNOTES:
18CHAPTER XV.: FOOTNOTES:
53CHAPTER L.: FOOTNOTES:
19CHAPTER XVI.: FOOTNOTES:
54CHAPTER LI.: FOOTNOTES:
20CHAPTER XVII.: FOOTNOTES:
55CHAPTER LII.: FOOTNOTES:
21CHAPTER XVIII.
56CHAPTER LIII.: FOOTNOTES:
22CHAPTER XIX.: FOOTNOTES:
57CHAPTER LIV.: FOOTNOTES:
23CHAPTER XX.: FOOTNOTES:
58CHAPTER LV.: FOOTNOTES:
24CHAPTER XXI.: FOOTNOTES:
59CHAPTER LVI.: FOOTNOTES:
25CHAPTER XXII.: FOOTNOTES:
60CHAPTER LVII.: FOOTNOTES:
26CHAPTER XXIII.: FOOTNOTES:
61CHAPTER LVIII.: FOOTNOTES:
27CHAPTER XXIV.: FOOTNOTES:
62CHAPTER LIX.
28CHAPTER XXV.: FOOTNOTES:
63CHAPTER LX.
29CHAPTER XXVI.: FOOTNOTES:
64CHAPTER LXI.: FOOTNOTES:
30CHAPTER XXVII.: FOOTNOTES:
65CHAPTER LXII.
31CHAPTER XXVIII.: FOOTNOTES:
66CHAPTER LXIII.
32CHAPTER XXIX.: FOOTNOTES:
67CHAPTER LXIV.
33CHAPTER XXX.: FOOTNOTES:
68CHAPTER LXV.
34CHAPTER XXXI.: FOOTNOTES:
69CHAPTER LXVI.: FOOTNOTES:
35CHAPTER XXXII.: FOOTNOTES: