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Title: (Endowed Schools Scotland) Second Report of the Royal Commissioners Appointed to Inquire Into the Endowed Schools and Hospitals (Scotland), with Evidence and Appendix.
Description: Murray & Gibb for HMSO, 1874. Soft Cover. A substantial report of the endwed schiols of Scotland capturing Scotland's educational system immediately after the Education Act. viii+696p. Consisting of 300+ pages of minutes of evidence followed by details of returns from most schools in Scottish cities, towns and boroughs - Aberdeen Grammar School, Annan Academy, Arbroath High School, Ayr Academy, Banff - Wilsons Institution and Banff Grammar School, Bathgate Academy, Brechin Grammar School and etc Amongst minutes of evidence is that from Mr.Tawse, secretary to the SPCK (Society for the Propogating of Christian Knowledge) who funded many teachers in the Highlands and Islands' , which offers much insight into Highland Schooling.Returns from schools give insight into much deatil - size of classrooms, size of classes, punishments etc. Book in near fine condition in original blue card cover with neat stamp of a dutch library on front boards and title page. Little used - partly uncut. . Fine

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