A Boy’s Town (1890)

A Boy’s Town is a novel written by William Dean Howells and first published in 1890. The story is set in a small town in Ohio and follows the life of a young boy named Bartley Hubbard. Bartley is a mischievous and curious child who is constantly getting into trouble. Despite his misbehavior, he is well-liked by the other children in the town and has a close relationship with his mother.As Bartley grows older, he becomes more interested in literature and writing. He begins to write for the local newspaper and eventually becomes a successful journalist. Along the way, he experiences love and heartbreak and learns important life lessons about responsibility, honesty, and the value of hard work.The novel is a coming-of-age story that explores themes of childhood, adolescence, and adulthood. It also provides a glimpse into small-town life in the late 19th century and the challenges and opportunities that young people faced during that time. Overall, A Boy’s Town is a heartwarming and insightful novel that is sure to resonate with readers of all ages.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.