02342cam a22003373u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000150007804000110009304100170010405000070012110000330012824500180016126400510017930000470023033600260027733700260030333800360032950000360036550000310040152013200043253400580175265300390181065300370184965300340188665300410192085600430196171493UtSlPG20260610134643.0mcr n260607r20231871utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a2015656697  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPZ1 aLeslie, Madeline,d1815-189310aDiligent Dick 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2023  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aHappy home stories for boys ; 1  aRelease date is 2023-08-26  a"Diligent Dick: or, the Young Farmer" by Madeline Leslie is a children's novel written during the late 19th century. This book follows the adventures of a young boy, Richard Monroe Stuart, nicknamed Dick, who aspires to take on responsibilities and challenges of adulthood at a tender age. The story encapsulates themes of diligence, entrepreneurship, and moral virtues, emphasizing the importance of hard work and integrity in achieving one's goals.  The narrative chronicles Dick's journey as he navigates through various endeavors, such as seeking a job to supply evergreens for church decorations, managing farm chores, and even venturing out to buy a cow for his family. Through a series of misadventures, including a humorous episode involving his school performance and a concerning incident of disobedience, Dick learns vital lessons about responsibility and the consequences of his actions. Throughout the book, Dick’s character evolves as he faces challenges that test his resolve and dedication, all while maintaining a cheerful disposition and love for his family. The story ultimately paints a heartwarming portrait of a young boy distinguishing himself through hard work and perseverance, encouraging young readers to find value in diligence and virtue. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  pOriginally published:cBoston: Young & Bartlett, 1871  aChristian life -- Juvenile fiction  aCountry life -- Juvenile fiction  aDiligence -- Juvenile fiction  aMothers and sons -- Juvenile fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/71493