How to Be a Man a Book for Boys, Containing Useful Hints on the Formation of Character

by Harvey Newcomb

"How to Be a Man" is a realistic and moral book written by means of American minister and creator Harvey Newcomb. It became first published inside the 1800s. This undying work serves as a manual for more youthful men, showing them the way to increase the trends and requirements that make a man honorable and responsible. Newcomb talks about quite a few different things, consisting of personal conduct, honesty, business, and how essential it is to be an upright individual. The book suggests the beliefs of its era by means of stressing how essential it's miles to be spiritual, admire others, and work tough at your interests. Newcomb's writing style is obvious and easy, so human beings from a huge range of backgrounds can apprehend and use the book. "How to Be a Man" is extra than only a book about manners; it's also an ethical compass for handling the hard elements of cutting-edge existence. It helps humans see themselves extra absolutely and work on growing trends that cause a meaningful and useful life. Newcomb's advice is still useful as it gives folks that want to stay honest and appropriate lives lasting tips. In a global this is usually converting, Newcomb's paintings show how important ideals that maintain genuine through the years are. "How to Be a Man" is still a precious useful resource for people who need to enhance themselves and make a massive difference in their groups. Its know-how could be handed down from era to generation.

120 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1847

About the author

From wikipedia:

Harvey Newcomb (September 2, 1803 – August 30, 1863) was an American clergyman and writer.

He was born in Thetford, Vermont. He removed to western New York in 1818, engaged in teaching for eight years, and from 1826 till 1831 edited several journals, of which the last was the Christian Herald.

For the ten following years he was engaged in writing and preparing books for the American Sunday School Union. He was licensed to preach in 1840, took charge of a Congregational church in West Roxbury, Massachusetts, and subsequently held other pastorates.

He was an editor of the Boston Traveller in 1849, and in 1850-1 assistant editor of the New York Observer, also preaching in the Park Street mission church of Brooklyn, New York, and in 1859 he became pastor of a church in Hancock, Pennsylvania. He contributed regularly to the Boston Recorder and to the Youth's Companion, and also to religious journals. He wrote 178 volumes, of which fourteen are on church history, the others being chiefly books for children, including Young Lady's Guide (New York, 1839); How to be a Man (Boston, 1846); How to be a Lady (1846); and Cyclopedia of Missions (1854; 4th ed., 1856). He also was the author of Manners and Customs of the North American Indians (2 vols., Pittsburgh, 1835).

He died in Brooklyn.

Reviews

[Dan Zhukovin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Somewhat obsolete, but eye-opening

This book saved my sanity and gave me good direction in life. Definitely an essential book for someone who wants to learn the real deal of how to answer life, and the future. Excellent self-improvement material and honestly it’s not overly in poor taste or overly demanding.

[Rex Libris · Rating 3 out of 5]

Written in 1857, this book was a guide on how young men should behave in order to grow up to be proper adults. The core traits to a good life for the author are piety, reverence, and prayer. From there flow the rest of the virtues.

[Rusten · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great book from an older time. Many young men would benefit from gleaning Christian wisdom here.

[Stephanie · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read this one with Will. It’s definitely old school, but still a lot of good to glean.

[Adam · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic book, really insightful book on how to build character in young men.
Felt like the Boy Scout manual with a Christian twist.
He doesn't say "do this because it's good for you" or "because we said so" or "because you should."
He teaches you why each little good habit you should form is critical to your development as a functioning, honorable, whole person, as a servant and leader of your community.
For those who would judge, it is also not sexist.