The design of the Illustrations, interspersed throughout the Work, is to supply reading of this kind, which shall be not only entertaining but instructive. I never write for the amusement of the reader merely. But I am glad if he is entertained at the same time that he is instructed. The main object of the Anecdotes, is to illustrate truth and character. No anecdote has been admitted but such as could be turned to this account; and if suited to this purpose, the question has not been asked whether it was new or old. CONTENT S. CHAPTER I. ON CHILDHOOD AND YOUTH. The Boy makes the Man: CHAPTER II. NATURE AND OBJECTS OF EDUCATION. Governor Ritner: CHAPTER III. PIETY, AS THE SPRING OF ACTION AND REGULATOR OF THE CHAPTER IV. FILIAL PIETY. George Washington: Obey God rather than man: A son's love: Filial piety rewarded: Filial impiety punished: Think how you will feel when your parents are gone: Benefit of obedience: Reward of disobedience: Conscientious obedience: Cheerful obedience, sullen obedience, and disobedience, CHAPTER V. TREATMENT OF BROTHERS AND SISTERS, AND OTHERS IN THE FAMILY Brotherly affection: Generosity of an elder brother, Page 9 17 23 30 52 ON USEFUL LABOUR. Industry and labour: A lesson from the birds and fishes: Business first, and then pleasure: Industry: President Jefferson: Chief EDUCATION OF THE HEART. The golden rule: Michael to the Lord: An Indian story: Example of disin- terested benevolence: A black boy: The converted soldier: The forgiving school-boy: Danger of conten- |