Sir Charles Metcalfe: Defended Against The Attacks Of His Late Counselors is a book written by Egerton Ryerson in 1844. The book provides a detailed account of the life and career of Sir Charles Metcalfe, who was a prominent British colonial administrator in India and Canada during the 19th century. The author defends Metcalfe against the attacks of his former counselors, who accused him of being too harsh and authoritarian in his rule. Ryerson argues...