This memorial volume is a tribute to the life and career of Francis Gardner, one of the most distinguished educators in the history of the Boston Latin School. The book includes essays by some of Gardner's former students and colleagues, as well as a biographical sketch of his life and accomplishments. Whether you're a student of education history or simply interested in learning more about one of Boston's most talented educators, this book is an essential read. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.