The New-Year's Gift: Containing The History of Master Tommy Thoroughgood, and Master Tommy Froward, two Apprentices to the Same Master; to Which is Ad (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781177495080)

"The New-Year's Gift" (1792) presents the stories of two apprentices, Master Tommy Thoroughgood and Master Tommy Froward, who serve the same master. It contrasts their behaviors and outcomes, offering a moral lesson for young readers. The volume also includes "The History of Little Polly Meanwell, who, by Being Good, was Afterwards Queen of Petula." This tale further reinforces the book's emphasis on virtue and its rewards. Intended for children, this collection exemplifies late 18th-century didactic literature, aiming to instruct as much as entertain. Its enduring appeal lies in its simple narratives and clear moral messages, reflecting the values of its time.

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