The Legislation and History of Separate Schools in Upper Canada (1897)

The Legislation and History of Separate Schools in Upper Canada is a book written by John George Hodgins in 1897. The book explores the history and legislative framework of separate schools in Upper Canada, which were established in the mid-19th century to provide education for Catholic and Protestant students separately. The author examines the origins of separate schools and the political and social factors that led to their creation. The book also looks at the legal battles that arose over the funding of separate schools and the controversy surrounding the issue of religious education in public schools. Through a detailed analysis of archival documents and historical records, Hodgins provides a comprehensive account of the development of separate schools in Upper Canada. The book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of education in Canada and the role of religion in public life.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.