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The narrative follows a young boy whose mischief and self-will are gradually redirected by the patient example and guidance of older family members, illustrating that gentle, consistent influence trains a child to govern himself. Through everyday scenes at home, at school, and on the playground, short incidents reveal tendencies of juvenile character and the consequences of choices. Moral lessons and practical instruction are blended with amusing anecdotes to show how attentive, kind discipline can transform unruly habits into steady, responsible behavior.

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Title: Marcus; or, The Boy-Tamer

Author: Walter Aimwell

Release date: April 29, 2022 [eBook #67950]
Most recently updated: October 18, 2024

Language: English

Original publication: United States: Gould and Lincoln, 1857

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Marcus or, The Boy-Tamer


New and Popular Series for Boys and Girls.
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THE AIMWELL STORIES;
A SERIES OF VOLUMES, ILLUSTRATIVE OF YOUTHFUL CHARACTER,
AND COMBINING INSTRUCTION WITH AMUSEMENT.
BY WALTER AIMWELL,
Author of “The Boy’s Own Guide,” “Boy’s Book of Morals and Manners,” &c.
WITH NUMEROUS ILLUSTRATIONS.
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The first five volumes of this series are now ready. They are entitled:

OSCAR; or, the Boy who had his own Way.
CLINTON; or, Boy-Life in the Country.
ELLA; or, Turning over a New Leaf.
WHISTLER; or, the Manly Boy.
MARCUS; or, the Boy-Tamer. (Now Ready.)
JESSIE; or, Trying to be Somebody. (Shortly)
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CHRISTMAS TREE.
(See p. 268.)


The Aimwell Stories
By
Walter Aimwell
Gould & Lincoln


The Aimwell Stories.
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MARCUS;
OR,
THE BOY-TAMER.
BY
WALTER AIMWELL,
AUTHOR OF “WHISTLER,” “ELLA,” “CLINTON,” “OSCAR,” ETC.
WITH ILLUSTRATIONS.
BOSTON:
GOULD AND LINCOLN,
59 WASHINGTON STREET.
NEW YORK: SHELDON, BLAKEMAN & CO.
CINCINNATI: GEORGE S. BLANCHARD.
1858.

Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1857, by
GOULD AND LINCOLN,
In the Clerk’s Office of the District Court of the District of Massachusetts.
ELECTROTYPED BY
W. F. DRAPER, ANDOVER, MASS.
PRINTED BY
GEO. C. RAND & AVERY BOSTON