Famous Boys : Kessinger Publishing : 9781166046859 : 1166046850 : 10 Sep 2010 : Famous Boys: And How They Became Great Men is a book written by W. A. Townsend and Company in 1861. The book tells the inspiring stories of several famous men from history, focusing on their childhood and the events that shaped them into the great men they became. These men include George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, Abraham Lincoln, and Napoleon Bonaparte, among others. The book is aimed at young readers and is intended to inspire them to greatness by showing them that even the greatest men started out as ordinary boys. The stories are told in a simple and engaging style, making them accessible to readers of all ages. Overall, Famous Boys: And How They Became Great Men is a timeless classic that continues to inspire and educate readers over a century after its initial publication.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library mar