An Old-Fashioned Boy

By Martha Finley

Book Overview

An Old-Fashioned Boy is a novel written by Martha Finley and published in 1872. The book follows the story of a young boy named Sydney Allison, who is raised by his widowed mother in the mid-19th century. Sydney is taught the values of hard work, honesty, and integrity by his mother, who instills in him a sense of responsibility and self-reliance. Despite his humble beginnings, Sydney is determined to make something of himself and becomes a successful businessman. Along the way, he faces challenges and obstacles, but his strong character and determination help him overcome them. The book is a heartwarming tale of perseverance, family, and the importance of traditional values. It is a timeless classic that is still enjoyed by readers today.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166477029
• ISBN13: 9781166477028
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 364 Pages
• Weight: 1.07 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"