"Diligent Dick: or, the Young Farmer" by Madeline Leslie, tells the story of Richard Monroe Stuart, a boy known as Dick, who is eager to grow up fast. Set in the late 1800s, the story emphasizes the worth of hard work, honesty, and doing the right thing, showing how these values can help someone achieve their dreams. The book follows Dick's experiences as he tries different jobs such as supplying evergreens for church decorations, takes care of farm duties, and even attempts to buy a cow for his family. He faces funny situations at school and learns what happens when he does not follow the rules, teaching him important life lessons about being responsible. The story shows how Dick’s character grows as he overcomes obstacles, stays positive, and cares deeply for his family, teaching young readers the value of diligence and virtue.
Diligent Dick : $b or, the young farmer
By Madeline Leslie
A determined young boy seeks responsibility and independence, facing humorous mishaps and moral challenges on his quest to prove his worth and help his family.
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About the AuthorHarriette Newell Woods Baker was an American author of books for children, and editor. Her career as an author began when she was about 30 years old. She devoted herself successfully to novels; but after about 15 years, she wrote popular religious literature. Her most famous book, Tim, the Scissors Grinder, sold half a million copies, and was translated into several languages. Baker published about 200 moral and religious tales under the pen name "Mrs. Madeline Leslie". She also wrote under her own name or initials, and under that of "Aunt Hattie". She wrote chiefly for the young, and was still writing in 1893 when she died.
Harriette Newell Woods Baker was an American author of books for children, and editor. Her career as an author began when she was about 30 years old. She devoted herself successfully to novels; but after about 15 years, she wrote popular religious literature. Her most famous book, Tim, the Scissors Grinder, sold half a million copies, and was translated into several languages. Baker published about 200 moral and religious tales under the pen name "Mrs. Madeline Leslie". She also wrote under her own name or initials, and under that of "Aunt Hattie". She wrote chiefly for the young, and was still writing in 1893 when she died.
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