Woodbridge N. Ferris Autobiography

• Introduction and Editorial Notes

• Preface by Carleton G. Ferris
• Traits and Characteristics
• Love of Nature, Religion, Philosophy & Psychical Research
• Mechanical Sense, Antipathy to Show Habits
• Business Ability
• A Few Philosophical Comments of the "Good Gray Governor"
• Maps

• Forward by W. N. Ferris
• The Old Home
• The New Home
• Fun on the Farm
• Country School Days
• Academy School Days
• Early Teaching Experiences
• Owego Academy
• Lecturing When Nineteen
• At the University of Michigan
• Teaching Experience at Spencer, New York
• Freeport, Dixon and Pittsfield, Illinois
• Founding Ferris Industrial School at Big Rapids
• First Political Adventure
• The Ferris Institute
• The Study of Human Nature
• Habits and Hobbies
• My Religious Experiences
• My Educational Experience
• On the Platform
• My Political Experience

• Undelivered Address
• Photo Essay
• Chronology

• Autobiography of Woodbridge N. Ferris Home
• Woodbridge N. Ferris Founder Home

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