Fame and Fortune; or, The Progress of Richard Hunter by Jr. Horatio Alger
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| Author | Alger, Horatio, Jr., 1832-1899 |
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| Title | Fame and Fortune; or, The Progress of Richard Hunter |
| Note | Reading ease score: 85.0 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
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| Summary | "Fame and Fortune; or, The Progress of Richard Hunter" by Horatio Alger, Jr. is a novel written in the late 19th century. This story continues the journey of Richard Hunter, previously introduced as "Ragged Dick," showcasing his struggle from poverty and street life towards respectability and ambition. The narrative focuses on themes of hard work, education, and the pursuit of a better life, illustrating the experiences of young boys in urban America during that time. At the start of the novel, Dick and his friend Henry Fosdick are moving into a new boarding house, reflecting on their recent ascension from a life of vagabondage to one of relative comfort and stability. The narrative provides insights into their optimistic outlook as they begin working respectable jobs after overcoming significant hardships. Dick's previous life as a boot-black is juxtaposed against his current situation, emphasizing his desire for respectability and aspirations for a brighter future. The beginning sets the stage for Dick’s challenges and triumphs as he navigates a new social landscape, determined to succeed and help his friends along the way. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Orphans -- Fiction |
| Subject | Swindlers and swindling -- Fiction |
| Subject | Friendship -- Fiction |
| Subject | Conduct of life -- Fiction |
| Subject | New York (N.Y.) -- History -- 1865-1898 -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 21632 |
| Release Date | May 28, 2007 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 2, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 238 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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