The Boy's Friend: Or The Maxims Of The Cheerful Old Man is a book written by Carlton Bruce and originally published in 1837. The book is a collection of moral and practical advice for young boys, given by a wise and cheerful old man. The old man offers guidance on a variety of topics, including honesty, kindness, hard work, and perseverance. He also shares stories and anecdotes from his own life, illustrating the importance of these virtues. The book is written in a clear and straightforward style, making it accessible to young readers. Overall, The Boy's Friend is a timeless guide to living a good and fulfilling life, and remains a valuable resource for parents, teachers, and anyone who works with children.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.