Whistler; or, The Manly Boy by Walter Aimwell
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"Whistler; or, The Manly Boy" by Walter Aimwell is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The story is part of "The Aimwell Stories" series and follows the character of Whistler, a young boy known for his whistling talent, who is on a journey to spend his summer vacation with his uncle’s family in Brookdale. The book focuses on themes of youth, character development, and the moral lessons that come from everyday
experiences. At the start of the narrative, we are introduced to Whistler as he travels by steamer with friends and family from Boston to Brookdale. The journey is lively and filled with observations that lead Whistler to reflect on manners and behavior, particularly when he overhears a foreign passenger commenting on American dining habits. Upon arriving at his uncle's home, he meets his cousins, including Clinton, who shares a deep connection with Whistler. The narrative lays the groundwork for the boys' adventures, emphasizing the values of curiosity, industry, and the everyday lessons they learn through their exploration of country life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Aimwell, Walter, 1822-1859 |
|---|---|
| Title | Whistler; or, The Manly Boy |
| Original Publication | United States: Gould and Lincoln,1856. |
| Series Title | Aimwell stories |
| Credits | Richard Hulse, Barry Abrahamsen, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 69.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Nature stories |
| Subject | Country life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Cousins -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Courage -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Accidents -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Farms -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 67723 |
| Release Date | Mar 27, 2022 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 448 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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