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050 4 _aBJ
100 1 _aPearce, William Peter,
_d1867-
245 1 0 _aStepping stones to manhood
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2023
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2023-12-24
508 _aRichard Tonsing, Donald Cummings, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
520 _a"Stepping Stones to Manhood: A Book of Inspiration for Boys and Young Men" by William P. Pearce is a motivational guide aimed at boys and young men, written in the early 20th century. The book serves as a compilation of lessons, principles, and reflections designed to aid its readers in developing into responsible and honorable men. Its central theme revolves around building character through virtues such as neatness, politeness, and ambition, which are presented as crucial stepping stones to manhood. The opening portion of the work begins by reflecting on the significance of boyhood as a formative period of life, emphasizing its potential for great achievements. The author shares anecdotes and quotes from notable figures to inspire readers, illustrating how the cultivation of character can guide boys toward success. He underscores attributes such as neatness, self-respect, and ambition, suggesting that these traits are essential in laying a solid foundation for a prosperous future. The introduction and preface collectively set the tone for a work that seeks to empower young readers to embrace their potential and navigate life's challenges with determination and integrity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cPhiladelphia: Harper & Brothers Company, 1903
653 _aBoys -- Conduct of life
653 _aYoung men -- Conduct of life
856 4 _uhttps://archive.org/details/steppingstonesto00pear
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/72500
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