Ben's Boyhood: To Which Is Added; Trusted And Tried (1873)

By C.E. Bowen

Book Overview

Ben's Boyhood is a novel written by Charlotte E. Bowen and originally published in 1873. The book follows the life of a young boy named Ben as he grows up in a small town in England. Through a series of adventures and experiences, Ben learns important life lessons about honesty, hard work, and the value of family and friends. The novel is divided into several chapters, each of which explores a different aspect of Ben's life. In the first chapter, readers are introduced to Ben and his family, including his parents and siblings. As the story progresses, Ben faces a number of challenges and obstacles, including financial difficulties, illness, and the loss of loved ones. Throughout the book, Bowen weaves in themes of morality and virtue, emphasizing the importance of honesty, integrity, and kindness. Ben's experiences also highlight the value of hard work and determination, as he overcomes various challenges and learns to take responsibility for his actions. In addition to the main story of Ben's boyhood, the book also includes a second story entitled Trusted and Tried. This story follows the lives of two young girls, Lucy and Edith, who must navigate their way through a difficult family situation. Like Ben's story, Trusted and Tried emphasizes the importance of family, friendship, and moral values. Overall, Ben's Boyhood is a heartwarming and uplifting novel that is sure to resonate with readers of all ages. With its timeless themes and engaging characters, it remains a classic work of children's literature.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: 1163891126
• ISBN13: 9781163891124
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 0.49 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"