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

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

By Juliana Horatia Ewing

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About This Book

A young narrator runs away from home and travels to a busy port, where a fellow traveler advises him on changing dress, concealing money, and seeking work; he endures shock and humiliation at a dingy outfitter but persists toward the docks. Vivid, episodic scenes of loading and unloading ships introduce a noisy, multicultural landscape and streetwise practicalities. The collection mixes adventure and moral instruction, pairing everyday counsel with descriptive observation to explore themes of independence, prudence with strangers, humility in hardship, and sympathy for working communities as a way of learning about the wider world.

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.