Gem Of Self-Control

Gem of Self-Control: Or The West Indian Boy is a novel written by Madeline Leslie and published in 1872. The story centers around a young boy named Harry, who is of West Indian descent and is living in the United States. Despite facing discrimination and prejudice, Harry is determined to succeed and prove himself to others. With the help of his family and friends, he learns the importance of self-control and perseverance in the face of adversity. The novel explores themes of racism, identity, and the power of determination. Through Harry's journey, readers are encouraged to embrace their own unique qualities and to never give up on their dreams. Overall, Gem of Self-Control is a heartwarming tale of resilience and triumph over adversity.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.