""Formation of a Manly Character: A Series of Lectures to Young Men"" is a book written by George Peck in 1854. The book is a collection of lectures that Peck delivered to young men, with the intention of helping them develop a strong and virtuous character. The lectures cover a range of topics, including the importance of education, the value of hard work, the dangers of vice, and the benefits of a religious and moral life. Peck emphasizes the importance...