Hay MacDowall Grant Of Arndilly: His Life, Labors And Teaching

The book ""Hay MacDowall Grant Of Arndilly: His Life, Labors And Teaching"" written by Margaret Maria Gordon is a detailed biography of Hay MacDowall Grant, a Scottish landowner, philanthropist, and educator. The book chronicles his life from his birth in 1796 to his death in 1860, highlighting his contributions to Scottish society and his impact on education in particular.The author delves into Grant's family background and upbringing, his education at Oxford University, and his involvement in politics and public life. She also explores his role as a landowner and his efforts to improve the lives of his tenants through agricultural and social reforms.A significant portion of the book is dedicated to Grant's work in education. He founded several schools in Scotland, including the Arndilly School, which became a model for other schools in the country. The author provides a detailed account of Grant's teaching methods and philosophy, emphasizing his belief in the importance of moral and religious education.Throughout the book, the author paints a portrait of Grant as a man of great integrity and compassion, who dedicated his life to serving others. She draws on a wealth of primary sources, including letters, diaries, and other personal documents, to provide a richly detailed and nuanced portrait of this fascinating figure in Scottish history.Overall, ""Hay MacDowall Grant Of Arndilly: His Life, Labors And Teaching"" is a comprehensive and engaging biography that will be of interest to anyone interested in Scottish history, education, and philanthropy.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.