Shifting For Himself

or Gilbert Greyson's Fortunes

(1876)

To Joseph T. Preston, Of New York, Who Honorably Represents The “ART PRESERVATIVE OF ALL ARTS,” Without Whose Aid Authors Would Write To Little Purpose, This Volume is Dedicated WITH FRIENDLY REGARD.

PREFACE:

Shifting for Himself records the experiences of a boy who, in the course of a
preparation for college, suddenly finds himself
reduced to poverty. He is obliged to
leave his books, and give up his cherished
plans. How cheerfully Gilbert Greyson accepted
the situation, and settled down to regular
work, what obstacles he encountered
and overcame, and what degree of success
he met with in the end, the reader of this
story will learn.

Though it must be admitted that Gilbert
was more fortunate than the majority of
boys in his position, it is claimed that he
displayed qualities which may wisely be imitated
by all boys who are called upon to
shift for themselves. In the last three years
many thousand American boys have been
compelled, like Gilbert, to give up their
cherished hopes, and exchange school-life for
narrow means and hard work. Nothing is
more uncertain than riches; and such cases
are liable to occur at all times. I shall be
glad if the story of Gilbert Greyson and
his fortunes gives heart or hope to any of
my young readers who are similarly placed.
The loss of wealth often develops a manly
self-reliance, and in such cases it may prove
a blessing in disguise.

New York, Oct. 20, 1876.

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