""Middle-Class Education and the Working of the Endowed Schools Act (1885)"" is a book written by John Bond Lee. The book explores the impact of the Endowed Schools Act of 1885 on middle-class education in England. The act aimed to reform and improve education in endowed schools, which were schools that had been founded by wealthy individuals or organizations and were funded by their endowments. The book provides a detailed analysis of the act and its effects on middle-class education. It examines the changes that were brought about by the act, including the establishment of new governing bodies for endowed schools, the introduction of competitive examinations for scholarships, and the requirement for schools to offer a more comprehensive curriculum. The author also discusses the challenges and criticisms that arose from the implementation of the act. He addresses concerns about the cost of education, the quality of teaching, and the impact of the act on the social status of middle-class families. Overall, ""Middle-Class Education and the Working of the Endowed Schools Act (1885)"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of education in England and the role of endowed schools in shaping middle-class education. It offers a comprehensive analysis of the act and its impact, as well as insights into the broader social and political context of education reform in the late 19th century.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.