""John Gay Or Work For Boys V1: Work For Winter"" is a book written by Jacob Abbott and first published in 1864. The book is a part of the ""John Gay"" series and is aimed at young boys. It tells the story of John Gay, a young boy who learns the value of hard work and perseverance during the winter months. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of John's life and work. Through John's experiences, the author teaches important life lessons such as the importance of planning, the benefits of hard work, and the value of perseverance. The book is written in simple language and is easy to understand, making it an ideal read for young boys who are just starting to develop their reading skills. Overall, ""John Gay Or Work For Boys V1: Work For Winter"" is an engaging and educational book that teaches important life lessons through an entertaining story.In Four Volumes.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.