author
John Ormsby Miller
b. 1861
A Canadian clergyman, educator, and writer, he is remembered both for shaping Ridley College in its early years and for books that brought moral lessons and northern legends to young readers.
1 Audiobook
Short Studies in Ethics: An Elementary Text-Book for Schools
by John Ormsby Miller
About the author
Born in 1861 and later known as Rev. J. O. Miller, he built a varied career as an Anglican clergyman, school leader, and author. He is especially associated with Canada, where he became the first headmaster of Ridley College in Ontario.
His writing reflects that educational and religious background. Books credited to him include Short Studies in Ethics: An Elementary Text-Book for Schools, a practical guide to moral instruction for students, as well as works such as Heroes of the Northland and The New Era in Canada.
That mix of schoolmaster, preacher, and storyteller gives his work a distinctive tone: clear, earnest, and shaped by a desire to teach as well as entertain. For listeners interested in older nonfiction and morally focused writing from the late 19th and early 20th centuries, his books offer a window into the values and reading culture of his time.