Whistler; or, The Manly Boy by Walter Aimwell

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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
Note Reading ease score: 69.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits Richard Hulse, Barry Abrahamsen, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Summary "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.)
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
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EBook-No. 67723
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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