Historic Boys: Their Endeavours, Their Achievements, and Their TimesBrooks, Elbridge S. (Elbridge Streeter)
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Historic Boys: Their Endeavours, Their Achievements, and Their Times
Brooks, Elbridge S. (Elbridge Streeter)
Biography -- Juvenile literature; Boys -- Biography
A story which will interest the young reader in the fortunes of a poor and
very peculiar family, the members of which show great diversity of
character, but are united by the troubles that befall them, and by the
singular events which at last lead to their being relieved from serious
difficulties.
OLIVE MOUNT. By ANNIE S. FENN.
A bright and sparkling story about a family of boys and girls left,
through the death of both parents, to the charge of their eldest brother.
For a time the children fairly run riot in the pleasant country-side at
Olive Mount; till the wholesome discipline of sorrow and the gentle
influence of their governess lead them to find enjoyment in doing what is
right.
A LITTLE ADVENTURER. By GREGSON GOW.
Tells how little Tommy Treffit started off to search for his father in
Australia. How he hid himself on board a vessel bound for Madeira, and
how, after many adventures, he at last found his father, not in Australia,
but safe at home.
TOM WATKINS' MISTAKE. By EMMA LESLIE.
Tom Watkins, having given way to the temptation to commit acts of petty
pilfering in the carpenter's shop where he is apprenticed, ultimately
suffers the consequences of his wrong-doing, and not only learns that
honesty is the best policy, but comes to see the sinfulness of his
conduct.
TWO LITTLE BROTHERS. By HARRIET M. CAPES.
This is a pleasant account of some of the incidents which befell two
little brothers, whose home was in a seaside village. It tells of their
adventures on the shore and of the wonderful sights they saw during a trip
to London, and how a kind father taught them to practise at all times
self-control and courtesy.
THREE LITTLE ONES: Their Haps and Mishaps. By CORA LANGTON.
A simple tale of home life. Children are sure to love and admire bright
Mabel, affectionate Eddie, and sad little Lucy, while the story of Mabel's
sin and Lucy's sorrow will teach them truthfulness and obedience.
THE NEW BOY AT MERRITON. By JULIA GODDARD.
"A story of English school life. It is an attempt to teach a
somewhat higher code of honour than that which prevails among
the general run of schoolboys, and the lesson makes a very good
story."--_School Board Chronicle._
THE BLIND BOY OF DRESDEN.
"This is a family story of great pathos. It does not
obtrusively dictate its lesson, but it quietly introduces, and
leaves it within the heart."--_Aberdeen Journal._
JON OF ICELAND: A True Story.
"'Jon of Iceland' is a sturdy, well-educated young Icelander,
who becomes a successful teacher. It gives children a clear
idea of the chief physical features of the island, and of the
simple and manly character of its inhabitants."--_School
Guardian._
STORIES FROM SHAKESPEARE.
"The stories are told in such a way that young people having
read them will desire to study the works of Shakespeare in
their original form."--_The Schoolmistress._
Public-domain text, read in full here on John Shaqi.
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