"Lives of Poor Boys Who Became Famous" by Sarah Knowles Bolton is a compilation of inspiring true stories from the late 1800s that highlights people who achieved greatness despite starting out poor. The book focuses on the idea that being born into poverty doesn't stop people from becoming successful, and it uses stories of famous figures to encourage young readers to chase their dreams. It introduces readers to figures like Abraham Lincoln and George Peabody, showing that they overcame tough times and made a big impact on history. The book's overall message is that with hard work and a strong desire to succeed, anyone can achieve amazing things, no matter where they come from.
Lives of Poor Boys Who Became Famous
By Sarah Knowles Bolton
Discover how grit and ambition propelled ordinary children from disadvantaged backgrounds to extraordinary renown.
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About the AuthorSarah Knowles Bolton was an American writer. She was born in Farmington, Connecticut. In 1866, she married Charles E. Bolton, a merchant and philanthropist. She wrote extensively for the press, was one of the first corresponding secretaries of the National Woman's Christian Temperance Union (N.W.C.T.U.), and was associate editor of the Boston Congregationalist (1878–81). Bolton traveled for two years in Europe, studying profit-sharing, female higher education, and other social questions. Her writings encouraged readers to improve the world about them through faith and hard work.
Sarah Knowles Bolton was an American writer. She was born in Farmington, Connecticut. In 1866, she married Charles E. Bolton, a merchant and philanthropist. She wrote extensively for the press, was one of the first corresponding secretaries of the National Woman's Christian Temperance Union (N.W.C.T.U.), and was associate editor of the Boston Congregationalist (1878–81). Bolton traveled for two years in Europe, studying profit-sharing, female higher education, and other social questions. Her writings encouraged readers to improve the world about them through faith and hard work.
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