Anecdotes for Boys
 
Mrs. S. C. Hall’s Residence Brompton.—See page 118.
ANECDOTES
FOR
BOYS.

ENTERTAINING NARRATIVES AND ANECDOTES,
ILLUSTRATIVE OF PRINCIPLES AND CHARACTER.

BY

HARVEY NEWCOMB,
AUTHOR OF “HOW TO BE A LADY,” “HOW TO BE A MAN,” ETC.


SIXTH THOUSAND.


BOSTON:
GOULD AND LINCOLN,
59 washington street.
1851.
Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1847,
By Gould, Kendall and Lincoln,
In the Clerk’s Office of the District Court of the District of Massachusetts.


STEREOTYPED BY S. N. DICKINSON, BOSTON.
[v]PREFACE.
I have noticed that young people are fond of reading anecdotes,narratives, parables, &c. This taste of theirs sometimes leads them todevour all the trash that comes in their way, with no other object thanmere amusement. But, if properly guarded, it may be the means ofconveying truth to their minds in a form not only more attractive, butmore readily understood. The design of this book is, to supply readingof this kind, which shall be not only entertaining but instructive.I never write for the amusement of the reader merely. But I am glad ifhe is entertained at the same time that he is instructed.
This book is not a mere compilation of stories. Its main object is toillustrate truth and character. No anecdote has been admitted but suchas could be turned to this account; and[vi] if suited to this purpose, thequestion has not been asked whether it was new or old. But nearly everyone has been entirely rewritten, presented in a new dress, and made tobear on the object in view. The work was suggested, while writing mylast two publications, “How to be a Man,” and “How to be a Lady.” I haddesigned to illustrate the topics there treated of, in this manner, butcould not find space. The favor with which these works have beenreceived, has encouraged me to undertake something of the kindseparately. I have prepared two volumes, one for boys and one for girls,but the matter in each is entirely distinct. The same anecdote is in noinstance introduced into both books; though in some cases the topics aresimilar. They form a pair, for the rising youth of both sexes; and ifthey shall contribute in any degree towards forming their characters,after the true model, my object will be attained.
Grantville, Mass., Sept. 1847.
[vii]CONTENTS.
CHAPTER I.
The Boy makes the Man.—Benedict Arnold—GeorgeWashington—Gov. Ritner—Roger Sherman.9
CHAPTER II.
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