Anecdotes for boys by Harvey Newcomb
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"Anecdotes for Boys" by Harvey Newcomb is a collection of instructive narratives aimed at educating young readers, likely written in the mid-19th century. The book offers anecdotes and moral lessons that illustrate principles of character and virtue, specifically designed to shape young boys into responsible and good men. The author emphasizes that early experiences and behaviors are indicative of one's future character, presenting various historical examples to illustrate his points. The opening
of the book lays the foundation for its themes by discussing how a boy's character forms the basis for the man he will become. Through the stories of well-known figures like George Washington and Benedict Arnold, Newcomb highlights the importance of integrity, filial piety, and the consequences of moral choices. He stresses that positive traits such as obedience to parents and moral principles are vital for developing good character. Overall, the beginning sets a didactic tone, aiming to engage boys with entertaining yet thought-provoking content that reinforces essential life lessons. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Newcomb, Harvey, 1803-1863 |
|---|---|
| Title | Anecdotes for boys |
| Credits |
Produced by David Edwards, Jacqueline Jeremy and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The University of Florida, The Internet Archive/Children's Library) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 78.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | BJ: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Ethics, Social usages, Etiquette, Religion |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Conduct of life |
| Subject | Boys |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 25540 |
| Release Date | May 20, 2008 |
| Last Update | Jan 3, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 3815 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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