Tales and Travels of a School Inspector by Sir John Wilson Paperback Book

Description: FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE Tales and Travels of a School Inspector by Sir John Wilson, John Wilson First published in 1928, this book is the personal account of John Wilsons experiences as a School Inspector, encompassing 40 years knowledge of social and educational conditions in the Highlands and Islands. FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description For nearly forty years John Wilson travelled the length and breadth of Scotland as a school inspector. From orkney to campbeltown and Jura to Dundee, he visited hundreds of schools and met thousands of teachers and pupils.In these memoirs, first published in 1928, he paints an insightful yet humorous picture of life in the countrys schools after the 1872 education Act, which brought free schooling for all Scottish children between the ages of five and ten. Author Biography John Wilson was born in Dufftown in Banffshire, and brought up in Keig in Aberdeenshire. He was educated at Moray House Free Church Training College and Edinburgh University. He worked as Headmaster of Duffus Public School in Morayshire until, in 1882, he joined the inspectorate. He retired shortly before the publication of Tales and Travels of a School Inspector. Details ISBN183983028X Author John Wilson Pages 224 Publisher Birlinn General Year 2022 ISBN-10 183983028X ISBN-13 9781839830280 Publication Date 2022-08-18 UK Release Date 2022-08-18 Format Paperback Imprint Origin Place of Publication Edinburgh Country of Publication United Kingdom AU Release Date 2022-08-18 NZ Release Date 2022-08-18 DEWEY 371.203092 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICY No questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERY No matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. SECURE PAYMENT Peace of mind by paying through PayPal and eBay Buyer Protection TheNile_Item_ID:138863572;

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