When You Were a Boy by Edwin L. Sabin

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Author Sabin, Edwin L. (Edwin Legrand), 1870-1952
Illustrator Steele, Frederic Dorr, 1873-1944
Title When You Were a Boy
Note Reading ease score: 74.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Contents The match game -- You at school -- Chums -- In the arena -- The circus -- When you ran away -- Goin' fishin' -- In society -- Middleton's Hill -- Goin' swimmin' -- The Sunday-school picnic -- The old muzzle-loader -- A boy's loves -- Noon.
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Summary "When You Were a Boy" by Edwin L. Sabin is a nostalgic children's narrative written in the early 20th century. The text is likely a novel or a collection of intertwined stories centered around the experiences of boys during childhood, exploring themes of innocence, adventure, and the simplicity of pastimes like baseball and the circus. The main character, addressed as "you," engages with a cast of friends, including relatable figures such as Fat Day, Hen Schmidt, and Billy Lunt, who embody the essence of youthful camaraderie and imaginative play. The opening portion of the work introduces the reader to a lively scene where the main character joins friends in forming a baseball team, the North Stars. The camaraderie is palpable as they organize their lineup, discuss their uniforms, and anticipate an upcoming match against the Second-street kids. The sense of competition, childhood rivalry, and the spirit of playfulness is highlighted as the boys navigate the trials of their baseball game, culminating in moments filled with excitement and disappointment. The narrative captures the essence of boyhood adventures, from the thrill of playing sports to the simplicity of the friendships formed during these formative years. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Short stories, American
Subject Boys -- Fiction
Subject United States -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 58165
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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