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100	1		_aAnonymous
245	1	4	_aThe Talisman: A Tale for Boys
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2013
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
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337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2013-10-25
508			_aProduced by Chris Curnow, JoAnn Greenwood, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520			_a"The Talisman: A Tale for Boys" by Anonymous is a fictional narrative written in the early 19th century. The story follows a young boy named Frank Courtland, who is preparing to leave his rural home for school in Boston, marking a significant transition in his life. Throughout the book, themes of friendship, moral challenges, and the journey of growing up are explored as Frank navigates his new environment and the accompanying temptations. At the start of the tale, Frank is depicted as a bright and imaginative boy who has been raised in a loving home by his parents, particularly his mother, who has educated him. As his father announces plans for Frank to attend school, the boy grapples with excitement and reluctance about leaving home and the comforts of family. He receives a special talisman from his mother that symbolizes her moral guidance and protection, prompting him to reflect on the importance of making good choices in the face of new challenges. This opening sets the stage for Frank’s adventures and moral dilemmas as he embarks on this pivotal journey toward independence and self-discovery. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aChildren's stories
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/44031
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