02282cam a22003253u 4500 57927 UtSlPG 20260610134332.0 m cr n 260607r2018||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 12006234 UtSlPG en iso639-1 HQ Puffer, Joseph Adams, 1872-1958 The boy and his gang Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2018 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2018-09-18 Produced by amsibert, Charlie Howard, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "The Boy and His Gang" by Joseph Adams Puffer is an exploration of boys' gang life written in the early 20th century. This work is based on observational accounts and stories collected from sixty-six boys who were part of various gangs. The book delves into the significance and psychology of boys' groups, offering insight into their social structures, activities, and human instincts during the critical gang age of ten to sixteen. At the start of the book, the author sets the stage by discussing the inherent disconnection adults have from their own boyhood experiences and the impact of this gap on understanding boys today. Puffer seeks to bridge this divide, emphasizing the importance of recognizing and appreciating the gang instinct as a natural and vital part of boys' lives. He highlights that boys form gangs not just for mischief, but as a means of self-expression, social training, and bonding. The opening chapters present a framework for viewing boyhood through the lens of social organization, revealing the coveted camaraderie, hierarchical structures, and instincts that govern boys' interactions within their gangs. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Boys Boys -- Societies and clubs https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/57927 98756 98756