We and the World: A Book for Boys. Part I

Name: We and the World: A Book for Boys. Part I
Author: Juliana Horatia Ewing

By Juliana Horatia Ewing

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About This Book

A first-person narrator recalls rural boyhood on a family farm, contrasting a steady, practical elder brother with his own bookish curiosity. Through episodic anecdotes—farm tasks, encounters with domestic and wild animals, childhood mischief, and early reading—the narrator shows how family habits, affection, and local customs shaped character. Warm domestic scenes and gentle moral observations blend with natural-history interests and lessons about responsibility and sympathy for living creatures. The narrative uses anecdote and reflection to offer guidance for young readers about conduct, loyalty, and understanding their place within the wider community.

About the Author

Juliana Horatia Ewing

Juliana Horatia Ewing (1841-1885) was an English author known for her children's literature and short stories. Her works often reflect themes of nature, family, and moral lessons, appealing to both young readers and adults. Ewing's storytelling is characterized by its warmth and imaginative narratives, as seen in her notable book "Jackanapes," which explores the bond between children and animals. She also contributed significantly to the genre with collections like "Brothers of Pity and Other Tales of Beasts and Men" and "Mary's Meadow, and Other Tales of Fields and Flowers." Ewing's legacy endures through her charming tales that continue to resonate with readers.