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WINNING HIS WAY.
WINNING HIS WAY - CHAPTER I. - FIRST YEARS.
CHAPTER II. - HARD TIMES.
CHAPTER III. - MERRY TIMES.
CHAPTER IV. - MUSIC AND PAINTING.
CHAPTER V. - THE NIGHT-HAWKS.
CHAPTER VI. - PAUL'S FRIENDS.
CHAPTER VII. - IN A TRAP.
CHAPTER VIII. - KEEPING SCHOOL.
Set against the rolling hills and fragrant valleys of a newly founded frontier town, the story follows Paul Parker, a spirited boy growing up in the modest homestead of his widowed mother and veteran grandfather. Amid the bustling square, the creaking mill, and the close‑knit community of New Hope, Paul’s days are filled with barefoot adventures, schoolyard games, and the simple pleasures of bean porridge and river swims. His grandfather, a spry octogenarian who once fought at Bunker Hill, shares vivid recollections of the Revolutionary War, weaving the past into the fabric of the present and sparking Paul’s imagination.
Through warm evenings by the hearth, the narrator paints a picture of a pioneering spirit rooted in hard work, family loyalty, and the joy of storytelling. As Paul listens to his grandfather’s tales, he begins to see his own place in the unfolding saga of a town striving to turn raw wilderness into a hopeful home.
Language
en
Duration
~4 hours (274K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
Oct 7, 2007
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1823–1896
Best known for bringing the American Civil War to newspaper readers as a vivid frontline reporter, this 19th-century writer turned firsthand observation into fast-paced history. His books blend journalism, travel writing, and a strong interest in how ordinary people lived through major events.
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