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2017-12-28
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Newcomb, Harvey
1803
1863
10011714
How to be a man : $b a book for boys, containing useful hints on the formation of character
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"How to be a Man: A Book for Boys" by Harvey Newcomb is a guidebook written in the mid-19th century. The text serves as a manual for young boys, aiming to provide valuable insights and practical advice on character formation, personal conduct, and the development of virtues essential for becoming respectable men. The author emphasizes the importance of good habits, manners, and moral principles in the formative years of adolescence. The opening of the book sets a foundational tone by discussing the significance of childhood and youth in shaping one's character. Newcomb draws poignant analogies, comparing young boys' potential for growth to that of a tree, stressing that the actions and behaviors formed during these early years have lasting impacts. He urges readers to be mindful of their conduct and attitudes, implying that the character they build now is crucial for their future roles as responsible adults. He encourages manly virtues—courage, generosity, and respect—while advising against immature behavior, thus seeking to instill a sense of duty and consciousness regarding their long-term development. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 67.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Conduct of life
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