Excerpt from The Pilgrim Boy, With Lessons From His History: A Narrative of Facts
Made on his mind by this good woman never forsook him, and often after she was dead he thought he heard her voice and felt the gentle touch of that hand that led him to his first school. In six months she taught him to read the New Testament. The Testament and the spelling-book were all the books in the school, and all which were then supposed to be necessary for boys who were to be farmers or mechanics.
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Jonathan Cross is Reader in Musicology at the University of Bristol. He is author of The Stravinsky Legacy (Cambridge1998) and Harrison Birtwistle: Man, Mind, Music (2000), and is Editor of the journal Music Analysis.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This thought-provoking memoir delves into the compelling life journey of a young boy in the early 19th century, providing an insightful examination of the challenges and triumphs he faced in his pursuit of a meaningful existence. The author vividly captures the struggles and moral dilemmas of this young individual, exploring the transformative power of adversity and the profound impact of religious teachings on his path to self-discovery and redemption. Along the way, this book probes timeless themes of obedience, truthfulness, and the consequences of one's actions, offering valuable lessons for both young and old alike. Ultimately, this poignant narrative serves as a powerful reminder of the human capacity for growth and the enduring influence of ethical choices in shaping one's destiny. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781333373801_0
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