Short Studies in Ethics: An Elementary Text-Book for Schools

"Short Studies in Ethics: An Elementary Text-Book for Schools" by John Ormsby Miller is an educational book from the 1800s that wants to give students a way to learn about morals. It goes over different good qualities and things we should do, so kids can learn how to be good people. The author talks about why he wrote the book, saying it's important to teach kids about morals on purpose, not just when it happens. He thought teaching morals should go with what they learn in the Bible, and he uses examples that kids today can understand. The book starts by talking about duty, explaining why it's important to do what you're supposed to do for yourself, for other people, and for what you believe in. Learning and doing your duty helps you become a better person and makes your good qualities stronger.