Oscar: Or The Boy Who Had His Own Way (1864)

Oscar: Or The Boy Who Had His Own Way is a novel written by Walter Aimwell and first published in 1864. The story follows the life of a young boy named Oscar, who is determined to live life on his own terms and make his own decisions, much to the chagrin of his parents and other authority figures in his life. Oscar's rebellious nature leads him into a number of adventures and misadventures, as he tries to navigate the challenges of growing up and finding his place in the world. Along the way, Oscar learns valuable lessons about the importance of responsibility, respect, and humility, and ultimately comes to understand that true happiness and success come not from having everything his own way, but from working hard and treating others with kindness and compassion. The novel is a classic coming-of-age story that has been enjoyed by generations of readers, and continues to be a beloved and influential work of children's literature.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.