This is an antique book of stories/anecdotes of virtue and morality, "GRANDMOTHER'S SCRAP-BOOK; or, The Way to Do Good." No author is cited. 1866; Crocker & Brewster; Boston. The front cover features a gilt portrait of George Washington with his famous utterance, "Father I Cannot Tell a Lie." The book is "designed to encourage the highest religious attainments within the power of man." Here are a few examples of the contents:  Dr. Franklin as a Money Lender; Battles of the Revolution; Punctuality; The Sunday School; George Washington; Ex-President Adams's opinion of The Bible; Be Truthful to Children; How to Make the Most of Life; Don't be Selfish; The Dying Soldier; A Father's Counsel; Self Education; Preparation for Death; A True Gentleman...and much more - please see the photos for the complete list of contents. From the Preface:  "The object of this book is to encourage more philanthropy, more confidence in Christ, and perfect faith in prayer."