Stepping stones to manhood
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"Stepping Stones to Manhood" by William P. Pearce is a guide for boys and young men, focusing on character development and essential qualities for manhood. Through chapters covering topics like truthfulness, ambition, and integrity, the author emphasizes the significance of these virtues in shaping a person's character. The book uses historical examples and practical advice to instill values of honesty, diligence, and wise decision-making. With a dedication to the author's son and the youth of the nation, this book serves as a beacon of inspiration and guidance for young readers on their journ...
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- STEPPING STONES TO MANHOOD
- CONTENTS.
- LIST OF THOSE WHO HAVE WRITTEN INTRODUCTIONS TO CHAPTERS.
- PREFACE.
- Success Maxims
- PART I Relation to Self
- CHAPTER I Be Neat
- INTRODUCTION TO CHAPTER I
- CHAPTER I Be Neat
- AMERICAN BOYS.
- ASPIRING BOYS.
- NEATNESS SHOWS ITSELF BY CLEANLINESS.
- NEATNESS IN DRESS.
- THE BOY’S RECOMMENDATION.
- CHAPTER II Be Polite
- INTRODUCTION TO CHAPTER II
- CHAPTER II Be Polite.
- DEFINITION OF POLITENESS.
- POLITENESS A BADGE OF TRUE GENTILITY.
- POLITENESS SHOULD BE FIRST PRACTISED AT HOME.
- POLITENESS SHOULD BE ACCORDED ALL.
- WHAT POLITENESS DID.
- CHAPTER III Be Truthful
- INTRODUCTION TO CHAPTER III
- CHAPTER III Be Truthful
- WHAT IS A LIE?
- TELL THE TRUTH.
- WHITE AND BLACK LIES.
- WHAT LYING DOES.
- WHAT LYING BRINGS.
- TRUTHFULNESS IS THE MOST HONORABLE AND SAFE COURSE.
- TRUTHFULNESS IS THE WINNING SIDE.
- CHAPTER IV Be Choice of Language
- INTRODUCTION TO CHAPTER IV
- CHAPTER IV Be Choice of Language
- IMPROPER WORDS.
- AVOID PROFANITY.
- AVOID BLASPHEMY.
- CHAPTER V Be Ambitious
- INTRODUCTION TO CHAPTER V
- CHAPTER V Be Ambitious
- ASPIRE HIGH.
- INSTANCES OF SUCCESSFUL AMBITION.
- THE SPIRIT OF DISCONTENT.
- MASTER OF HIS CRAFT.
- HINTS TO SUCCESSFUL AMBITION.
- CHAPTER VI Be Industrious
- INTRODUCTION TO CHAPTER VI
- CHAPTER VI Be Industrious
- INDOLENT BOYS.
- MISCHIEF FOR IDLE HANDS.
- “I SEE IT!”
- PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE.
- CHAPTER VII Be Studious
- INTRODUCTION TO CHAPTER VII
- CHAPTER VII Be Studious
- WHAT IT IS.
- A GOOD AIM.
- THE DUNCE.
- HOW TO STUDY.
- EYES OPEN.
- USING THE MOMENTS.
- PLEASURE AND PROFIT.
- CHAPTER VIII Be Temperate
- INTRODUCTION TO CHAPTER VIII
- CHAPTER VIII Be Temperate
- A GREAT STATESMAN’S DOWNFALL.
- A GREAT DELUSION.
- WHAT TEMPERANCE DID FOR A MAN.
- BE A TOTAL ABSTAINER.
- TWO SAD CASES.
- CHAPTER IX Be Free of the Weed
- INTRODUCTION TO CHAPTER IX
- CHAPTER IX Be Free of the Weed
- ORIGIN AND POISON OF TOBACCO.
- HOW TOBACCO INJURES.
- HOW TOBACCO IS USED.
- PIPE, CIGAR AND CIGARETTE.
- THE CIGARETTE.
- WHY HE FAILED.
- CHAPTER X Be Persevering
- INTRODUCTION TO CHAPTER X
- CHAPTER X Be Persevering
- THE CHIEF FOREMAN.
- WHAT IT MEANS.
- PERSEVERANCE A NECESSITY.
- PERSEVERANCE IS REWARDED IF PATIENTLY PURSUED.
- BEGIN NOW.
- PART II Relation to Others
- CHAPTER XI Be Dutiful
- INTRODUCTION TO CHAPTER XI
- CHAPTER XI Be Dutiful
- TRUE TO THE LAST.
- WHAT DUTY IMPLIES.
- WHY A BOY SHOULD OBEY HIS PARENTS.
- OBEDIENT SONS.
- DID WHAT NAPOLEON COULD NOT DO.
- DUTIFUL TO ALL.
- CHAPTER XII Be Honest
- INTRODUCTION TO CHAPTER XII
- CHAPTER XII Be Honest
- DISHONESTY AND ITS RESULT.
- EXAMPLES OF HONESTY.
- HOW HE BECAME A MILLIONAIRE.
- BE EMINENT IN HONESTY.
- CHAPTER XIII Be Just
- INTRODUCTION TO CHAPTER XIII
- CHAPTER XIII Be Just
- JUSTNESS POSSIBLE AND PROFITABLE.
- THE INJUSTICE OF A MOORISH KING.
- TO WHOM TO BE JUST.
- REWARD OF JUSTICE.
- A MEMORIAL OF JUSTICE.
- CHAPTER XIV Be Kind
- INTRODUCTION TO CHAPTER XIV
- CHAPTER XIV Be Kind
- KINDNESS AND UNKINDNESS.
- THE BRAVEST ARE THE TENDEREST.
- DUMB ANIMALS.
- “I WAS THAT BOY.”
- “YOU CALLED ME BROTHER.”
- ONLY A SHILLING.
- CHAPTER XV Be Generous
- INTRODUCTION TO CHAPTER XV
- CHAPTER XV Be Generous
- WHAT IT MEANS.
- MEANNESS AND INJUSTICE.
- LIBERALITY.
- LEGEND AND FACT.
- CHAPTER XVI Be Careful of Your Company
- INTRODUCTION TO CHAPTER XVI
- CHAPTER XVI Be Careful of Your Company
- IMPOSSIBLE TO BE GOOD AND KEEP BAD COMPANY.
- THE ENCHANTER AND THE YOUTH.
- COMPANY NOT TO KEEP.
- THE KIND OF COMPANY TO KEEP.
- CHAPTER XVII Be Cautious of Baneful Amusements
- INTRODUCTION TO CHAPTER XVII
- CHAPTER XVII Be Cautious of Baneful Amusements
- AMUSEMENTS RIGHT AND WRONG.
- CARD PLAYING.
- “THEY COST ME MY SON.”
- THE THEATRE.
- “OH! THAT THEATRE!”
- THE DANCE.
- BE CAREFUL.
- ENJOY YOURSELF.
- CHAPTER XVIII Be Chary of Bad Books
- INTRODUCTION TO CHAPTER XVIII
- CHAPTER XVIII Be Chary of Bad Books
- GOOD BOOKS.
- BAD BOOKS.
- WHAT TO READ.
- HOW SHALL I READ?
- CHAPTER XIX Be Attentive to Details
- INTRODUCTION TO CHAPTER XIX
- CHAPTER XIX Be Attentive to Details
- WHAT YOU DO, DO WELL.
- LITTLES PRODUCE MUCH.
- NEGLECT OF LITTLE THINGS.
- LITTLE THINGS.
- LITTLE WORDS.
- LITTLE PENNIES.
- LITTLE ACTS.
- CHAPTER XX Be Patriotic
- INTRODUCTION TO CHAPTER XX
- CHAPTER XX Be Patriotic
- SIZE AND BEAUTY OF THE UNITED STATES.
- WHAT IS PATRIOTISM?
- BOY HEROES OF THE REVOLUTION AND REBELLION.
- YOUNG HOWE.
- BE PATRIOTIC.
- PART III Relation to God
- CHAPTER XXI Be a Christian
- INTRODUCTION TO CHAPTER XXI
- CHAPTER XXI Be a Christian
- A CHRISTIAN.
- HOW TO BE A CHRISTIAN.
- THE TIME TO BE A CHRISTIAN.
- “REMEMBER.”
- REASONS FOR BEING A CHRISTIAN IN YOUTH.
- CHAPTER XXII Be Prayerful
- INTRODUCTION TO CHAPTER XXII
- CHAPTER XXII Be Prayerful
- GREAT MEN GREAT IN PRAYING.
- PRAYER MAKES A BOY BRAVE.
- HOW TO PRAY.
- WHEN AND WHERE TO PRAY.
- WHAT PRAYER WILL DO.
- CHAPTER XXIII Be a Bible Student
- INTRODUCTION TO CHAPTER XXIII
- CHAPTER XXIII Be a Bible Student
- READ THE BIBLE.
- PEASANT AND BIBLE.
- POINTS TO REMEMBER.
- HOW TO STUDY.
- WHY STUDY THE BIBLE?
- “IS ALL THIS TRUE?”
- CHAPTER XXIV Be a Sabbath Observer
- INTRODUCTION TO CHAPTER XXIV
- CHAPTER XXIV Be a Sabbath Observer
- A PICTURE, TESTIMONY, FACT.
- A BRAVE BOY.
- GOD HALLOWED IT.
- “KEEP IT HOLY.”
- CHAPTER XXV Be a Church Member
- INTRODUCTION TO CHAPTER XXV
- CHAPTER XXV Be a Church Member
- WHY BOYS DO NOT GO.
- WHAT CHURCH GOING DID.
- WHY ATTEND AND UNITE WITH THE CHURCH?
- RESULTS OF CHURCH RELATIONSHIP.
- BEE HUNTING.
- CHAPTER XXVI Be a Worker for Jesus
- INTRODUCTION TO CHAPTER XXVI
- CHAPTER XXVI Be a Worker for Jesus
- LAYING BRICKS.
- THE COMMAND.
- EQUIPMENT.
- ONE BOY’S WORK.
- THE KIND OF A WORKER.
- CHAPTER XXVII Be a Witness for Jesus
- INTRODUCTION TO CHAPTER XXVII
- CHAPTER XXVII Be a Witness for Jesus
- A BRAVE WITNESS.
- HOW TO WITNESS FOR JESUS.
- BEECHER AND INGERSOLL.
- WHAT OTHERS SAY.
- THE PROMISE.
- CHAPTER XXVIII Be Loving
- INTRODUCTION TO CHAPTER XXVIII
- CHAPTER XXVIII Be Loving
- THE LAW OF LOVE, THE RULE OF LIFE.
- WHOM TO LOVE.
- DID I DO MY BEST?
- THE DURATION OF LOVE.
- CHAPTER XXIX Be Hopeful
- INTRODUCTION TO CHAPTER XXIX
- CHAPTER XXIX Be Hopeful
- WHAT IS HOPE?
- WHAT HOPE IS LIKENED TO.
- THE CERTAINTY OF THIS HOPE.
- ROCKS OF SCEPTICISM.
- A NOVEL EXPERIMENT.
- A GRECIAN FABLE.
- CHAPTER XXX Be Faithful
- INTRODUCTION TO CHAPTER XXX
- CHAPTER XXX Be Faithful
- UNFAITHFULNESS AND ITS CAUSE.
- DEAD ON THE FIELD OF HONOR.
- THE PROMISE TO THE “FAITHFUL UNTO DEATH.”
- THE ARAB MARTYR.
- REWARD OF FAITHFULNESS.
- “My Pledge.”
- My Symphony.
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