Publisher's Synopsis
""General Report on Public Instruction in the Lower Provinces of the Bengal Presidency, 1856-57"" is a historical document written by John Gray in 1857. The book provides an in-depth analysis of the state of education in the Lower Provinces of the Bengal Presidency during the mid-19th century. Gray, who was a British civil servant, conducted a comprehensive survey of the region's educational institutions, including schools, colleges, and universities. The book begins with an overview of the historical context of education in the region, tracing its development from the pre-colonial era to the present day. Gray then proceeds to examine the various educational institutions in the region, including government schools, private schools, and religious schools. He provides detailed statistics and analysis of the number of students, teachers, and facilities available in each institution. Gray also discusses the various challenges facing the education system in the region, including inadequate funding, poor infrastructure, and a lack of qualified teachers. He suggests several recommendations for improving the state of education, including increasing funding, improving teacher training, and promoting the use of vernacular languages in education. Overall, ""General Report on Public Instruction in the Lower Provinces of the Bengal Presidency, 1856-57"" provides a fascinating insight into the state of education in colonial India during the mid-19th century. It is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of education in India and the impact of colonialism on the region's educational institutions.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.
