Boys: their Work and Influence

"Boys: Their Work and Influence" by Anonymous is a manual designed for young, working-class boys as they grow up, probably from the late 1800s. The book talks about what boys should do as they become men, focusing carefully on building their character, being honest, and knowing that working hard will shape their lives. It includes topics such as their duties at home and school, the importance of learning, religious habits, and how friendships and dating can change them. It pushes boys to use their skills and warns them about things that can trick them like friends doing bad things or the temptation to lie. The author hopes to help boys build a strong sense of right and wrong that will help them become good, religious men and give them what they need to deal with life's challenges honestly and with a goal. The book puts together helpful advice and moral lessons, sharing the idea that working hard and being honest are needed to do well and help society.