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100	1		_aWallace, Archer, _d1884-1958
245	1	0	_aStories of grit
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2023
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2023-07-16
505	0		_aThe blind boy who became poet, preacher and author [George Matheson] -- How a lame boy became the world's greatest potter [Josiah Wedgewood] -- The dutch boy who became a great editor [Edward Bok] -- A deaf boy who became a great Bible scholar [John Kitto] -- The slave boy who became a great leader [Booker T. Washington] -- The immigrant lad who became a king of industry [Andrew Carnegie] -- A shoemaker's apprentice who became a great scholar [Henry Jones] -- From gipsy tent to pulpit [Rodney "Gipsy" Smith] -- A blind man who became Postmaster-General of England [Henry Fawcett] -- The ploughboy who became a famous naturalist [John Muir] -- A sick man who never gave up [Francis Parkman] -- How a poor boy became a great scientist [Jean Henri Fabre] -- What an illiterate boy made of his life [James Flanaghan] -- A donkey boy who became a famous sculptor [Francis Chantrey].
508			_aAl Haines
520			_a"Stories of Grit" by Archer Wallace is a collection of inspirational narratives written in the early 20th century. The book highlights extraordinary individuals who overcame substantial challenges and made significant contributions to society, serving as examples of resilience and determination for young readers. At the start of the book, the introduction sets a motivational tone, warning that it is not for those who are content with mediocrity, but rather for ambitious youth seeking purpose and inspiration. The opening chapter focuses on George Matheson, a blind boy from Glasgow who triumphed over his disability to become a renowned poet, preacher, and author. Despite losing his eyesight at a young age, Matheson's exceptional memory and unwavering spirit allowed him to excel academically and build a meaningful career, ultimately serving as a beacon of hope for those facing their own adversities. The initial narrative portrays how grit and a positive outlook can transform hardships into remarkable achievements. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_pOriginally published: _cCanada: The Musson Book Company, 1925
653			_aBoys -- Biography
653			_aBiography -- Juvenile literature
700	1		_aStatten, Taylor, _d1882-1956
856	4		_uhttps://archive.org/details/storiesofgrit0000wall
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/71202
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