Industry And Idleness: A Moral Contrast (1877)

By Frederick Bolingbroke Ribbans

Book Overview

Industry and Idleness: A Moral Contrast is a book written by Frederick Bolingbroke Ribbans in 1877. The book is a moral tale that contrasts the lives of two young men, Tom Idle and Harry Industry. Tom Idle is a lazy and idle young man who spends his time drinking, gambling, and engaging in other vices. Harry Industry, on the other hand, is a hardworking and diligent young man who strives to make a success of his life.The book follows the two characters as they navigate their way through life and the challenges that come their way. Tom's life is filled with setbacks and failures, while Harry's life is marked by success and prosperity. The book serves as a cautionary tale, warning readers about the dangers of idleness and the rewards of hard work and perseverance.The book is written in a simple and straightforward style, making it accessible to readers of all ages. It is a classic work of moral literature that has been read and studied for generations. The lessons it teaches about the importance of hard work, perseverance, and moral character are as relevant today as they were when the book was first published.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: 1104095211
• ISBN13: 9781104095215
• Release Date: February 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 76 Pages
• Weight: 0.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"