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The Real Diary of a Real Boy is a memoir written by Henry A. Shute that provides an authentic and engaging glimpse into the life of a young boy growing up in the late 19th century. The book is based on the author’s own diary, which he kept from the age of 11 to 16, and offers a unique perspective on the joys and challenges of adolescence in rural New England.Through his diary entries, Shute recounts his experiences with school, family, friends, and the natural world around him. He describes his love for fishing, hunting, and exploring the woods and fields near his home, as well as his struggles with homework, chores, and discipline. He also shares his thoughts and feelings about his parents, siblings, and classmates, as well as his dreams and aspirations for the future.The Real Diary of a Real Boy is a charming and insightful portrait of a bygone era, and a testament to the enduring spirit of childhood. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of American childhood, or simply looking for a delightful and heartwarming memoir.1902. Take a journey into America’s past through this classic fictional diary of a young boy living near Exeter, New Hampshire in the 1860s. Soda water at the corner store, fighting in the schoolyard, making hayseed cigars, getting lickings from his father and other everyday experiences create a unique window into the realities of life in 19th century New England. Written with the unguarded honesty of an eleven-year-old, this fiction rings with a truth that only children and master storytellers can craft. The book propelled Henry Shute to national prominence.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.
