The Real Diary of a Real Boy is a book written by Henry A. Shute that contains the personal diary entries of a young boy. The diary chronicles the everyday life of the boy, including his thoughts, experiences, and adventures. The book is written in a candid and humorous style, giving readers a glimpse into the mind of a child growing up in the late 1800s. The diary covers a wide range of topics, from school and friends to family and hobbies. It also explores the social and cultural norms of the time period, providing a historical perspective on life in America during the late 19th century. Overall, The Real Diary of a Real Boy is an engaging and insightful read that offers a unique perspective on childhood and American history.1902. Take a journey into America's past through this classic fictional diary of a young boy living near Exeter, New Hampshire in the 1860s. Soda water at the corner store, fighting in the schoolyard, making hayseed cigars, getting lickings from his father and other everyday experiences create a unique window into the realities of life in 19th century New England. Written with the unguarded honesty of an eleven-year-old, this fiction rings with a truth that only children and master storytellers can craft. The book propelled Henry Shute to national prominence.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.