Publisher's Synopsis
""How to Get On: A Book for Boys"" by Benjamin B. Comegys is a guidebook that provides advice and practical tips for young boys on how to succeed in various aspects of life. The book covers a wide range of topics, including how to develop good habits, how to make friends, how to excel in school, how to choose a career, and how to become a responsible citizen.The author emphasizes the importance of hard work, perseverance, and self-discipline in achieving success. He also stresses the value of honesty, integrity, and respect for others. The book includes real-life examples and anecdotes to illustrate the principles and concepts discussed.""How to Get On"" is written in a clear and concise style that is easy for young readers to understand. The book is aimed at boys between the ages of 10 and 15, but its lessons and insights are applicable to anyone who wants to improve their life and achieve their goals.Overall, ""How to Get On: A Book for Boys"" is a practical and inspiring guidebook that offers valuable advice and guidance for young boys who want to succeed in life.1885. This little book is intended to be to the reader, in some respects, like a friend pointing out the way, and suggesting what things he should avoid and what things he should seek as he pursues the journey of life. Contents: a boy's distress; believing and doing; foolish talk; books, bad and good; foolish company; what not to do and what to do; true manliness; duty to animals; nothing good enough; ridicule; future unknown; religion, unreal and real; life, its opportunities.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
