"The story of my life" : $b (being reminiscences of sixty years' public service in Canada.)

"The Story of My Life" by Egerton Ryerson is a late 19th-century memoir that chronicles the author’s six decades of serving the public in Canada. The story opens with insight into the author’s youth, family influences, and early education, highlighting his developing literary interests and strong religious beliefs that led him to ministry. Ryerson faced family objections and societal obstacles, but he also recognized the life-changing impact of faith and education; the same pillars that would define his later work as a key figure in establishing public education in Canada. The story reflects on a life committed to serving the public and the pursuit of knowledge, combining personal stories with significant historical themes.