Pete, The Cunner Boy: Or The Boy Who Kept The Fifth Commandment (1862)

By Susan G Knight and Susan G. Knight

Book Overview

Pete, The Cunner Boy: Or The Boy Who Kept The Fifth Commandment is a children's book written by Susan G. Knight in 1862. The story follows the life of a young boy named Pete, who lives in a small fishing village on the coast of Maine. Despite being poor and having to work hard to help his family, Pete is known for his honesty, kindness, and willingness to follow the fifth commandment: ""Honor thy father and thy mother."" Pete's life takes a turn when he saves the life of a wealthy man who was drowning in the sea. As a reward, the man offers to send Pete to school and provide him with a better life. However, Pete's loyalty to his family and community leads him to decline the offer and continue living his simple life. Throughout the book, readers are introduced to the challenges and joys of life in a fishing village, as well as the importance of family, hard work, and moral values. The book also highlights the idea that true happiness and success come from living a virtuous life, rather than from material possessions or wealth. Overall, Pete, The Cunner Boy: Or The Boy Who Kept The Fifth Commandment is a heartwarming tale that teaches important life lessons to young readers.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: 112067297X
• ISBN13: 9781120672971
• Release Date: November 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 196 Pages
• Weight: 0.59 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"