| Author |
Anonymous |
| Title |
Strive and Thrive; or, Stories for the Example and Encouragement of the Young
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| Contents |
Courage and presence of mind -- The boy who told the truth -- Try again -- Learn to say "no" -- Little Charlie's will -- The student and apprentice.
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| Credits |
Produced by Delphine Lettau, Hunter Monroe and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"Strive and Thrive; or, Stories for the Example and Encouragement of the Young" by Anon is a collection of moral tales written in the late 19th century. The book is designed to instruct and inspire young readers through engaging narratives that focus on virtues such as courage, truthfulness, perseverance, and moral integrity. The likely topic revolves around personal development and ethical behavior through relatable stories. The stories in "Strive and Thrive" portray young characters facing various challenges and moral dilemmas. For instance, in one tale, a boy named George Williams demonstrates extraordinary bravery when he rescues a friend who falls through thin ice, emphasizing the importance of courage over fear. Another story features James Black, who, despite peer pressure to lie, chooses to be honest, showcasing the value of integrity. Throughout the book, the characters experience transformative moments that lead them to embrace virtues like perseverance and honesty, presenting lessons aimed at empowering the youth to make morally sound choices in their own lives. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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| Subject |
Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Children's stories
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| Subject |
Children -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
35177 |
| Release Date |
Feb 5, 2011 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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