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Charlotte Maria Shaw Mason was born January 1, 1842 in Wales
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Between 1880 and 1892, she wrote a popular geography series called The Ambleside Geography Books
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Mason co-founded the Parent's Education Union in 1887 alongside Emeline Petrie Steinthal. This organization provides resources and support for homeschoolers.
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In 1890, she met Henrietta Franklin, who considered Mason to be a great inspiration
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Mason moved to Ambleside, England and established the House of Education. This was a training school for governesses and others who worked with young children.
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In this book, Mason's intent was to help children learn to examine themselves and form high moral standards and self-control.
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Her purpose with this book was to demonstrate how her methods should assist children to naturally develop and strengthen good character traits.
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She added "Aids to Scouting" by Robert Baden-Powell to the syllabus of the Parents' Union School
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Mason's last book, "Towards a Philosophy of Education" was published. It was written to address the application of her methods and principles with high school students.
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Charlotte Mason died January 16, 1923
