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Story of a Bad Boy
Thomas Bailey Aldrich’s journey begins in the vibrant streets of New Orleans, where his father relocated from Portsmouth, New Hampshire. After a decade, Aldrich returned to Portsmouth to prepare for college, a formative chapter of his life vividly captured in his semi-autobiographical novel, *The Story of a Bad Boy* (1870). In this groundbreaking work, young Tom Bailey emerges as a relatable hero, heralded by critics as one of the first realistic portrayals of childhood in American…
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- Story of a Bad Boy
Baseball Joe of the Silver Stars-Lester Chadwick
Thomas Bailey Aldrich’s journey begins in the vibrant streets of New Orleans, where his father relocated from Portsmouth, New Hampshire. After a decade…
- Story of a Bad Boy
Diary of a Birthday Doll-Ethel Dow
Thomas Bailey Aldrich’s journey begins in the vibrant streets of New Orleans, where his father relocated from Portsmouth, New Hampshire. After a decade…
- Story of a Bad Boy
Friendly Road, New Adventures in Contentment-Ray Stannard Baker
Thomas Bailey Aldrich’s journey begins in the vibrant streets of New Orleans, where his father relocated from Portsmouth, New Hampshire. After a decade…
- Story of a Bad Boy
Only a Farm Boy-Frank V. Webster
Thomas Bailey Aldrich’s journey begins in the vibrant streets of New Orleans, where his father relocated from Portsmouth, New Hampshire. After a decade…
- Story of a Bad Boy
Dawn O'Hara, The Girl Who Laughed-Edna Ferber
Thomas Bailey Aldrich’s journey begins in the vibrant streets of New Orleans, where his father relocated from Portsmouth, New Hampshire. After a decade…
- Story of a Bad Boy
Frankenstein, or The Modern Prometheus (Edition 1831)-Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley
Thomas Bailey Aldrich’s journey begins in the vibrant streets of New Orleans, where his father relocated from Portsmouth, New Hampshire. After a decade…
- Story of a Bad Boy
Simple Susan-Maria Edgeworth
Thomas Bailey Aldrich’s journey begins in the vibrant streets of New Orleans, where his father relocated from Portsmouth, New Hampshire. After a decade…
- Story of a Bad Boy
Calico Cat-Charles Miner Thompson
Thomas Bailey Aldrich’s journey begins in the vibrant streets of New Orleans, where his father relocated from Portsmouth, New Hampshire. After a decade…
- Story of a Bad Boy
Memoirs of a London Doll-Richard Henry Horne
"Memoirs of a London Doll" by Richard Henry Horne invites listeners into a whimsical yet poignant exploration of childhood and imagination. Through the lens of…
- Story of a Bad Boy
Harper's Young People, Vol. 01, Issue 27, May 4, 1880-Various
"Harper's Young People, Vol. 01, Issue 27, May 4, 1880-Various" offers a captivating glimpse into the world of youth literature from the late 19th century…
- Story of a Bad Boy
Mary Frances Cook Book-Jane Eayre Fryer
The "Mary Frances Cook Book" by Jane Eayre Fryer is a delightful culinary guide that invites readers into the world of cooking through the eyes of Mary…
- Story of a Bad Boy
Spinning-Wheel Stories-Louisa May Alcott
"Spinning-Wheel Stories" by Louisa May Alcott offers a delightful collection of tales that capture the spirit of childhood adventures and moral lessons…
- Story of a Bad Boy
Dorothy Deane; A Children's Story-Ellen W. Olney Kirk
"Dorothy Deane; A Children's Story" by Ellen W. Olney Kirk invites listeners into the enchanting world of a young girl named Dorothy. This timeless tale…
- Story of a Bad Boy
22 - Exeunt Omnes
Thomas Bailey Aldrich’s journey begins in the vibrant streets of New Orleans, where his father relocated from Portsmouth, New Hampshire. After a decade…
- Story of a Bad Boy
21 - In Which I Leave Rivermouth
Thomas Bailey Aldrich’s journey begins in the vibrant streets of New Orleans, where his father relocated from Portsmouth, New Hampshire. After a decade…
- Story of a Bad Boy
20 - I Prove Myself To Be the Grandson of My Grandfather
Thomas Bailey Aldrich’s journey begins in the vibrant streets of New Orleans, where his father relocated from Portsmouth, New Hampshire. After a decade…
- Story of a Bad Boy
19 - I Become A Blighted Being
Thomas Bailey Aldrich’s journey begins in the vibrant streets of New Orleans, where his father relocated from Portsmouth, New Hampshire. After a decade…
- Story of a Bad Boy
18 - A Frog He Would A-Wooing Go
Thomas Bailey Aldrich’s journey begins in the vibrant streets of New Orleans, where his father relocated from Portsmouth, New Hampshire. After a decade…
- Story of a Bad Boy
17 - How We Astonished the Rivermouthians
Thomas Bailey Aldrich’s journey begins in the vibrant streets of New Orleans, where his father relocated from Portsmouth, New Hampshire. After a decade…
- Story of a Bad Boy
16 - In Which Sailor Ben Spins a Yarn
Thomas Bailey Aldrich’s journey begins in the vibrant streets of New Orleans, where his father relocated from Portsmouth, New Hampshire. After a decade…
- Story of a Bad Boy
15 - An Old Acquaintance Turns Up
Thomas Bailey Aldrich’s journey begins in the vibrant streets of New Orleans, where his father relocated from Portsmouth, New Hampshire. After a decade…
- Story of a Bad Boy
14 - The Cruise of the Dolphin
Thomas Bailey Aldrich’s journey begins in the vibrant streets of New Orleans, where his father relocated from Portsmouth, New Hampshire. After a decade…
- Story of a Bad Boy
13 - The Snow Fort on Slatter's Hill
Thomas Bailey Aldrich’s journey begins in the vibrant streets of New Orleans, where his father relocated from Portsmouth, New Hampshire. After a decade…
- Story of a Bad Boy
12 - Winter at Rivermouth
Thomas Bailey Aldrich’s journey begins in the vibrant streets of New Orleans, where his father relocated from Portsmouth, New Hampshire. After a decade…
- Story of a Bad Boy
11 - All About Gypsy
Thomas Bailey Aldrich’s journey begins in the vibrant streets of New Orleans, where his father relocated from Portsmouth, New Hampshire. After a decade…
- Story of a Bad Boy
10 - I Fight Conway
Thomas Bailey Aldrich’s journey begins in the vibrant streets of New Orleans, where his father relocated from Portsmouth, New Hampshire. After a decade…
- Story of a Bad Boy
09 - I Become an R M C
Thomas Bailey Aldrich’s journey begins in the vibrant streets of New Orleans, where his father relocated from Portsmouth, New Hampshire. After a decade…
- Story of a Bad Boy
08 - The Adventures of a Fourth
Thomas Bailey Aldrich’s journey begins in the vibrant streets of New Orleans, where his father relocated from Portsmouth, New Hampshire. After a decade…
- Story of a Bad Boy
07 - One Memorable Night
Thomas Bailey Aldrich’s journey begins in the vibrant streets of New Orleans, where his father relocated from Portsmouth, New Hampshire. After a decade…
- Story of a Bad Boy
06 - Lights and Shadows
Thomas Bailey Aldrich’s journey begins in the vibrant streets of New Orleans, where his father relocated from Portsmouth, New Hampshire. After a decade…
- Story of a Bad Boy
05 - The Nutter House and the Nutter Family
Thomas Bailey Aldrich’s journey begins in the vibrant streets of New Orleans, where his father relocated from Portsmouth, New Hampshire. After a decade…
- Story of a Bad Boy
04 - Rivermouth
Thomas Bailey Aldrich’s journey begins in the vibrant streets of New Orleans, where his father relocated from Portsmouth, New Hampshire. After a decade…
- Story of a Bad Boy
03 - On Board the Typhoon
Thomas Bailey Aldrich’s journey begins in the vibrant streets of New Orleans, where his father relocated from Portsmouth, New Hampshire. After a decade…
- Story of a Bad Boy
02 - In Which I Entertain Peculiar Views
Thomas Bailey Aldrich’s journey begins in the vibrant streets of New Orleans, where his father relocated from Portsmouth, New Hampshire. After a decade…
- Story of a Bad Boy
01 - In Which I Introduce Myself
Thomas Bailey Aldrich’s journey begins in the vibrant streets of New Orleans, where his father relocated from Portsmouth, New Hampshire. After a decade…