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The Story of a Bad Boy (1870) is a semi-autobiographical novel by American writer Thomas Bailey Aldrich, fictionalizing his experiences as a boy in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. The book is considered the first in the "bad boy" genre of literature, though the text's opening lines... Read Full Overview

In 1869 Thomas Bailey Aldrich introduced to American literature the original "bad boy"--that all-American boy who plays harmless pranks, devises exciting adventures, has an occasional bout of love-sickness, is bored on Sundays, and is well-liked by almost everyone. Later followed... Read Full Overview

The Story of a Bad Boy (1870) is a semi-autobiographical novel by American writer Thomas Bailey Aldrich, fictionalizing his experiences as a boy in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. The book is considered the first in the "bad boy" genre of literature, though the text's opening lines... Read Full Overview

The Story of a Bad Boy (1870) is a semi-autobiographical novel by American writer Thomas Bailey Aldrich, fictionalizing his experiences as a boy in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. The book is considered the first in the "bad boy" genre of literature, though the text's opening lines... Read Full Overview

A semi-autobiographical novel, set in New Hampshire, from a significant literary figure of the mid 19th century

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview

The timeless boyhood adventures of a mischievous lad in 19th-century New England, in a new edition for today's readers.

The Story of a Bad Boy (1870) is a semi-autobiographical novel by American writer Thomas Bailey Aldrich, fictionalizing his experiences as a boy in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. The book is considered the first in the "bad boy" genre of literature, though the text's opening lines... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

The Story of a Bad Boy by Thomas Bailey Aldrich is a classic coming-of-age novel first published in 1869. The book tells the story of a young boy named Tom Bailey, who is known for being a mischievous troublemaker in his small New England town. Tom's adventures include getting... Read Full Overview

Discover the charming and adventurous world of "The Story of a Bad Boy" by Thomas Bailey Aldrich, a pioneering work of American literature that captures the mischievous spirit of boyhood with wit and warmth. Published in 1870, this semi-autobiographical novel is considered... Read Full Overview

The Story of a Bad Boy, a classical book, has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations... Read Full Overview

"The Story of a Bad Boy" by Thomas Bailey Aldrich offers a charming glimpse into boyhood in 19th-century New England. This enduring work of juvenile fiction explores the coming-of-age experiences of a mischievous young boy. Set against the backdrop of a bygone era, the narrative... Read Full Overview

"The Story of a Bad Boy" by Thomas Bailey Aldrich offers a charming glimpse into boyhood in 19th-century New England. This enduring work of juvenile fiction explores the coming-of-age experiences of a mischievous young boy. Set against the backdrop of a bygone era, the narrative... Read Full Overview

The Story of a Bad Boy (1870) is a semi-autobiographical novel by American writer Thomas Bailey Aldrich, fictionalizing his experiences as a boy in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. The book is considered the first in the "bad boy" genre of literature, though the text's opening lines... Read Full Overview

The Story of a Bad Boy (1870) is a semi-autobiographical novel by American writer Thomas Bailey Aldrich, fictionalizing his experiences as a boy in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. The book is considered the first in the "bad boy" genre of literature, though the text's opening lines... Read Full Overview