Stories of grit by Archer Wallace
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"Stories of Grit" by Archer Wallace is a collection of inspirational narratives written in the early 20th century. The book highlights extraordinary individuals who overcame substantial challenges and made significant contributions to society, serving as examples of resilience and determination for young readers. At the start of the book, the introduction sets a motivational tone, warning that it is not for those who are content with mediocrity, but rather for ambitious youth
seeking purpose and inspiration. The opening chapter focuses on George Matheson, a blind boy from Glasgow who triumphed over his disability to become a renowned poet, preacher, and author. Despite losing his eyesight at a young age, Matheson's exceptional memory and unwavering spirit allowed him to excel academically and build a meaningful career, ultimately serving as a beacon of hope for those facing their own adversities. The initial narrative portrays how grit and a positive outlook can transform hardships into remarkable achievements. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Wallace, Archer, 1884-1958 |
|---|---|
| Author of introduction, etc. | Statten, Taylor, 1882-1956 |
| Title | Stories of grit |
| Original Publication | Canada: The Musson Book Company, 1925. |
| Contents | The blind boy who became poet, preacher and author [George Matheson] -- How a lame boy became the world's greatest potter [Josiah Wedgewood] -- The dutch boy who became a great editor [Edward Bok] -- A deaf boy who became a great Bible scholar [John Kitto] -- The slave boy who became a great leader [Booker T. Washington] -- The immigrant lad who became a king of industry [Andrew Carnegie] -- A shoemaker's apprentice who became a great scholar [Henry Jones] -- From gipsy tent to pulpit [Rodney "Gipsy" Smith] -- A blind man who became Postmaster-General of England [Henry Fawcett] -- The ploughboy who became a famous naturalist [John Muir] -- A sick man who never gave up [Francis Parkman] -- How a poor boy became a great scientist [Jean Henri Fabre] -- What an illiterate boy made of his life [James Flanaghan] -- A donkey boy who became a famous sculptor [Francis Chantrey]. |
| Credits | Al Haines |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 77.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | CT: History: Biography |
| Subject | Boys -- Biography |
| Subject | Biography -- Juvenile literature |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 71202 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-71202-4 |
| Release Date | Jul 16, 2023 |
| Last Update | Jul 21, 2023 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 505 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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