02765cam a22003493u 4500 58165 UtSlPG 20260610134336.0 m cr n 260607r2018||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Sabin, Edwin L. (Edwin Legrand), 1870-1952 When You Were a Boy 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 2018-10-25 The match game -- You at school -- Chums -- In the arena -- The circus -- When you ran away -- Goin' fishin' -- In society -- Middleton's Hill -- Goin' swimmin' -- The Sunday-school picnic -- The old muzzle-loader -- A boy's loves -- Noon. Produced by ellinora, Barry Abrahamsen, 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.) "When You Were a Boy" by Edwin L. Sabin is a nostalgic children's narrative written in the early 20th century. The text is likely a novel or a collection of intertwined stories centered around the experiences of boys during childhood, exploring themes of innocence, adventure, and the simplicity of pastimes like baseball and the circus. The main character, addressed as "you," engages with a cast of friends, including relatable figures such as Fat Day, Hen Schmidt, and Billy Lunt, who embody the essence of youthful camaraderie and imaginative play. The opening portion of the work introduces the reader to a lively scene where the main character joins friends in forming a baseball team, the North Stars. The camaraderie is palpable as they organize their lineup, discuss their uniforms, and anticipate an upcoming match against the Second-street kids. The sense of competition, childhood rivalry, and the spirit of playfulness is highlighted as the boys navigate the trials of their baseball game, culminating in moments filled with excitement and disappointment. The narrative captures the essence of boyhood adventures, from the thrill of playing sports to the simplicity of the friendships formed during these formative years. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Short stories, American Boys -- Fiction United States -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction Steele, Frederic Dorr, 1873-1944 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/58165 98993 98993