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100 1 _aThayer, William Makepeace,
_d1820-1898
245 1 4 _aThe Bobbin Boy; or, How Nat Got His learning
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2006
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2006-11-20
508 _aProduced by Ted Garvin, Janet Blenkinship and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"The Bobbin Boy; or, How Nat Got His Learning" by William Makepeace Thayer is a novel written in the mid-19th century. This story follows a young boy named Nat, who demonstrates industriousness and optimism as he navigates childhood challenges while aspiring to gain knowledge and success despite his humble beginnings. The book is an inspirational tale aimed at youth, highlighting the importance of perseverance, self-reliance, and hard work in achieving one's goals. The opening of the book introduces us to a bright May morning where Nat is enthusiastically planting squashes under the guidance of his father. This scene sets the stage for Nat's character; he is portrayed as an optimistic and hardworking boy eager to learn and succeed. Despite his father's caution against expectations, Nat remains confident and determined, displaying traits such as self-reliance and personal initiative. As the narrative unfolds, it captures pivotal moments that shape Nat's formative years, including interactions with friends and the lessons he learns about responsibility and the value of labor. Through these early experiences, Thayer lays the groundwork for Nat’s journey of self-improvement and the development of qualities that will define his character throughout the story. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aBanks, Nathaniel Prentiss, 1816-1894
653 _aSelf-culture -- Juvenile literature
653 _aPolitical oratory -- Juvenile literature
653 _aStatesmen -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature
653 _aTemperance -- Juvenile literature
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/19875
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