Johnson, Rossiter 1840-1931 creator text utu 2015 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Phaeton Rogers: A Novel of Boy Life" by Rossiter Johnson is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around the lively exploits of Phaeton Rogers, a spirited boy who seems to attract adventure wherever he goes. In this coming-of-age tale, the narrative captures the essence of childhood as Phaeton and his friends navigate various escapades and inventions, revealing their personalities and the charm of boyhood. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Phaeton's character through a delightful morning ride with his friends. The opening chapter details their attempts to manage a horse named Dobbin, leading to various amusing mishaps that showcase Phaeton's adventurous spirit and ingenuity. As they embark on a journey to take the horse to pasture, the boys face comical challenges, including encounters with the town's dogs and navigating a canal. This humorous and nostalgic tone sets the stage for Phaeton's exploration of the world, interspersed with imaginative inventions and meaningful friendships that define his boyhood experiences. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2015-02-19 Produced by Ron Swanson Original publication data not identified Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction Children -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction Friendship -- Juvenile fiction Boys -- Juvenile fiction Poetry -- Juvenile fiction Aunts -- Juvenile fiction Police -- Juvenile fiction Balloons -- Juvenile fiction Local transit -- Juvenile fiction Printing -- Juvenile fiction Rochester (N.Y.) -- Juvenile fiction PZ Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/48313 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/48313 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134118.0 48313