An Old-Fashioned Boy (1872)

An Old-Fashioned Boy is a novel written by Martha Finley and published in 1872. The story revolves around the life of a young boy named Willie, who is raised by his grandmother after the death of his parents. Willie is a kind-hearted and obedient boy who values traditional values and manners. He is often teased by his peers for being old-fashioned, but he remains steadfast in his beliefs.The novel follows Willie's journey as he grows up and faces various challenges in life. He is sent to live with his wealthy uncle and aunt, where he faces a different lifestyle than what he is used to. However, Willie remains true to his values and eventually wins the hearts of his family members with his kindness and sincerity.Throughout the novel, Willie learns valuable lessons about honesty, hard work, and the importance of family. He also develops a strong sense of responsibility and learns to take care of himself and others. The novel is a heartwarming story of a young boy's journey to becoming a responsible and caring individual in a world that is constantly changing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.