Author: Oliver Optic
Publisher: anboco
ISBN: 3736409710
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 117
Book Description
Tommy Woggs was a funny little boy. He was very proud and very lazy. He seemed to think he was a great man, and that other people lived only to serve and obey him.None of the boys and girls liked him, because he used to order them round, and because he thought himself so much better than they were. Tommy's father was a doctor, and a rich man. He could afford to have servants to wait upon his son, but he was not quite rich enough to spoil the child by letting him do as he pleased. There are some things that wealth cannot purchase. It will not buy wisdom, for all the money in the world would not teach a person even to perform a simple question in arithmetic. It will not buy the love and respect of others. Many rich men are hated and despised by nearly all who know them. So Tommy's father could not buy an education for his son, nor would wealth win for him the esteem of his companions. He must study like the children of poor people if he wanted to be wise; and he must treat them well, in order to obtain their good will.
Proud and Lazy: A Story for Little Folks
Author: Oliver Optic
Publisher: anboco
ISBN: 3736409710
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 117
Book Description
Tommy Woggs was a funny little boy. He was very proud and very lazy. He seemed to think he was a great man, and that other people lived only to serve and obey him.None of the boys and girls liked him, because he used to order them round, and because he thought himself so much better than they were. Tommy's father was a doctor, and a rich man. He could afford to have servants to wait upon his son, but he was not quite rich enough to spoil the child by letting him do as he pleased. There are some things that wealth cannot purchase. It will not buy wisdom, for all the money in the world would not teach a person even to perform a simple question in arithmetic. It will not buy the love and respect of others. Many rich men are hated and despised by nearly all who know them. So Tommy's father could not buy an education for his son, nor would wealth win for him the esteem of his companions. He must study like the children of poor people if he wanted to be wise; and he must treat them well, in order to obtain their good will.
Publisher: anboco
ISBN: 3736409710
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 117
Book Description
Tommy Woggs was a funny little boy. He was very proud and very lazy. He seemed to think he was a great man, and that other people lived only to serve and obey him.None of the boys and girls liked him, because he used to order them round, and because he thought himself so much better than they were. Tommy's father was a doctor, and a rich man. He could afford to have servants to wait upon his son, but he was not quite rich enough to spoil the child by letting him do as he pleased. There are some things that wealth cannot purchase. It will not buy wisdom, for all the money in the world would not teach a person even to perform a simple question in arithmetic. It will not buy the love and respect of others. Many rich men are hated and despised by nearly all who know them. So Tommy's father could not buy an education for his son, nor would wealth win for him the esteem of his companions. He must study like the children of poor people if he wanted to be wise; and he must treat them well, in order to obtain their good will.
The Dime Novel in Children's Literature
Author: Vicki Anderson
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 0786483024
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 274
Book Description
With their rakish characters, sensationalist plots, improbable adventures and objectionable language (like swell and golly), dime novels in their heyday were widely considered a threat to the morals of impressionable youth. Roundly criticized by church leaders and educators of the time, these short, quick-moving, pocket-sized publications were also, inevitably, wildly popular with readers of all ages. This work looks at the evolution of the dime novel and at the authors, publishers, illustrators, and subject matter of the genre. Also discussed are related types of children's literature, such as story papers, chapbooks, broadsides, serial books, pulp magazines, comic books and today's paperback books. The author shows how these works reveal much about early American life and thought and how they reflect cultural nationalism through their ideological teachings in personal morality and ethics, humanitarian reform and political thought. Overall, this book is a thoughtful consideration of the dime novel's contribution to the genre of children's literature. Eight appendices provide a wealth of information, offering an annotated bibliography of dime novels and listing series books, story paper periodicals, characters, authors and their pseudonyms, and more. A reference section, index and illustrations are all included.
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 0786483024
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 274
Book Description
With their rakish characters, sensationalist plots, improbable adventures and objectionable language (like swell and golly), dime novels in their heyday were widely considered a threat to the morals of impressionable youth. Roundly criticized by church leaders and educators of the time, these short, quick-moving, pocket-sized publications were also, inevitably, wildly popular with readers of all ages. This work looks at the evolution of the dime novel and at the authors, publishers, illustrators, and subject matter of the genre. Also discussed are related types of children's literature, such as story papers, chapbooks, broadsides, serial books, pulp magazines, comic books and today's paperback books. The author shows how these works reveal much about early American life and thought and how they reflect cultural nationalism through their ideological teachings in personal morality and ethics, humanitarian reform and political thought. Overall, this book is a thoughtful consideration of the dime novel's contribution to the genre of children's literature. Eight appendices provide a wealth of information, offering an annotated bibliography of dime novels and listing series books, story paper periodicals, characters, authors and their pseudonyms, and more. A reference section, index and illustrations are all included.
Illustrated Catalogue of Books, Standard and Holiday
Author: McClurg, Firm, Booksellers, Chicago
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 532
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 532
Book Description
Fiction, Folklore, Fantasy & Poetry for Children, 1876-1985: Titles, awards
Author: Beverly Lamar
Publisher: New York : Bowker
ISBN:
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 1174
Book Description
Publisher: New York : Bowker
ISBN:
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 1174
Book Description
The Boy Aviators in Record Flight; Or, The Rival Aeroplane
Author: John Henry Goldfrap
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 158
Book Description
In 'The Boy Aviators in Record Flight; Or, The Rival Aeroplane' by John Henry Goldfrap, readers are taken on an adventurous journey as the young aviators compete in a race to break aviation records. The book is a thrilling blend of adventure, suspense, and technological innovation, appealing to readers of all ages. Goldfrap's descriptive writing style and attention to detail bring the high-flying action to life, immersing readers in the world of early aviation. Set against the backdrop of the early 20th century, the book provides a fascinating glimpse into the history of flight and the daring individuals who pushed the boundaries of what was possible. With its fast-paced plot and engaging characters, this book is sure to captivate aviation enthusiasts and adventure lovers alike. John Henry Goldfrap's passion for aviation and knowledge of the subject shine through in 'The Boy Aviators in Record Flight,' making it a must-read for anyone interested in the history of flight and the thrill of adventure.
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 158
Book Description
In 'The Boy Aviators in Record Flight; Or, The Rival Aeroplane' by John Henry Goldfrap, readers are taken on an adventurous journey as the young aviators compete in a race to break aviation records. The book is a thrilling blend of adventure, suspense, and technological innovation, appealing to readers of all ages. Goldfrap's descriptive writing style and attention to detail bring the high-flying action to life, immersing readers in the world of early aviation. Set against the backdrop of the early 20th century, the book provides a fascinating glimpse into the history of flight and the daring individuals who pushed the boundaries of what was possible. With its fast-paced plot and engaging characters, this book is sure to captivate aviation enthusiasts and adventure lovers alike. John Henry Goldfrap's passion for aviation and knowledge of the subject shine through in 'The Boy Aviators in Record Flight,' making it a must-read for anyone interested in the history of flight and the thrill of adventure.
The Boy Inventors and the Vanishing Gun
Author: Richard Bonner
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Antiaircraft guns
Languages : en
Pages : 328
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Antiaircraft guns
Languages : en
Pages : 328
Book Description
All Aboard
Author: Fannie Ellsworth Newberry
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Children's stories, American
Languages : en
Pages : 300
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Children's stories, American
Languages : en
Pages : 300
Book Description
The House-boat on the St. Lawrence
Author: Everett Titsworth Tomlinson
Publisher: Boston : Lee and Shepard
ISBN:
Category : Adventure stories
Languages : en
Pages : 440
Book Description
This story describes the experiences of four college friends in a summer spent on the historic St. Lawrence River.
Publisher: Boston : Lee and Shepard
ISBN:
Category : Adventure stories
Languages : en
Pages : 440
Book Description
This story describes the experiences of four college friends in a summer spent on the historic St. Lawrence River.
Drake
Author: George Makepeace Towle
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Admirals
Languages : en
Pages : 300
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Admirals
Languages : en
Pages : 300
Book Description
Fighting for the Right
Author: Oliver Optic
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Adventure stories
Languages : en
Pages : 392
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Adventure stories
Languages : en
Pages : 392
Book Description