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100 1 _aBrooks, Elbridge S.
_q(Elbridge Streeter),
_d1846-1902
245 1 0 _aHistoric Boys: Their Endeavours, Their Achievements, and Their Times
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2008
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2008-11-04
505 0 _aMarcus of Rome -- Brian of Munster -- Olaf of Norway -- William of Normandy -- Baldwin of Jerusalem -- Frederick of Hohenstaufen -- Harry of Monmouth -- Giovanni of Florence -- Ixtlil' of Tezcuco -- Louis of Bourbon -- Charles of Sweden -- Van Rensselaer of Rensselaerswyck.
508 _aE-text prepared by Brownfox and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520 _a"Historic Boys: Their Endeavours, Their Achievements, and Their Times" by E. S. Brooks is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book presents the inspiring stories of notable young boys from various cultures and epochs who made significant impacts in history before reaching adulthood. The opening chapter introduces Marcus Annius Verus, who later becomes the famous Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius, depicting his childhood and early accomplishments, which embody ideals of bravery, duty, and Stoic philosophy. At the start of the narrative, we are transported to the 2nd century A.D. in Italy, where we meet Marcus, a boy of sixteen who is unexpectedly appointed as prefect of Rome while the magistrates are away. The chapter unfolds with Marcus engaging in playful antics with his friends, highlighting his boyish nature amidst the responsibilities he soon faces. As he navigates his role in the court, the young magistrate demonstrates keen judgment and a strong moral compass, particularly when he confronts a deceitful shepherd seeking justice for fictitious injustices. Through Marcus’ trials and principles, the reader gets a glimpse of a promising leader in the making, setting the tone for a series that celebrates young individuals who shaped their times through courage and virtue. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aBoys -- Biography
653 _aBiography -- Juvenile literature
700 1 _aBirch, Reginald B.
_q(Reginald Bathurst),
_d1856-1943
700 1 _aSchönberg, John
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/27157
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