Adalbert and Bastel, or Every Man in His Place: A Story for Boys, is a book written by Franz Hoffmann in 1871. The story revolves around two boys, Adalbert and Bastel, who come from very different backgrounds. Adalbert is the son of a wealthy merchant, while Bastel is the son of a poor farmer. Despite their differences, the two boys become good friends.The book follows the adventures of Adalbert and Bastel as they grow up and learn about the world around them. Along the way, they encounter many challenges and obstacles, but they always manage to overcome them with the help of each other and the lessons they have learned.The main theme of the book is the importance of hard work and perseverance. Adalbert and Bastel learn that no matter what their background is, they can achieve anything they set their minds to if they work hard and never give up.Overall, Adalbert and Bastel, or Every Man in His Place: A Story for Boys, is a heartwarming tale of friendship, determination, and the power of perseverance. It is a timeless classic that is sure to inspire and entertain readers of all ages.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.