Woodbridge Ferris

The Autobiography of Woodbridge N. Ferris

Mr. Ferris and Lincoln

Table of Contents
Introduction and Editorial Notes

SECTION I
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

SECTION II
The Autobiography of Woodbridge N. Ferris
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

SECTION III
Undelivered Address
Photo Essay
Chronology

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