The Erie Train Boy (eBook)

An American Dream on the Tracks: A Thrilling Coming-of-Age Tale of Resilience and Hard Work

Horatio Alger Jr. (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2019
203 Seiten
Good Press (Verlag)
405-766456674-4 (EAN)

Infos

In 'The Erie Train Boy' by Jr. Horatio Alger, readers are taken on a thrilling journey through the life of a young boy named Will Ford. This coming-of-age novel follows Will as he faces various challenges and adventures while working as a train boy on the Erie Railway. Alger's prose style is vivid and engaging, drawing readers into the world of railroads and the struggles of a working-class boy in 19th-century America. The novel also explores themes of hard work, perseverance, and the importance of moral values in achieving success. Alger's realistic portrayal of Will's daily life on the trains provides a unique glimpse into the social and economic conditions of the time. Through its portrayal of Will's growth and resilience, 'The Erie Train Boy' captures the essence of the American Dream and the belief that anyone can succeed with determination and integrity. Recommended for readers interested in historical fiction, coming-of-age stories, and classic American literature.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 4.12.2019
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur
• Themenwelt: Kinder- / Jugendbuch ► Spielen / Lernen ► Abenteuer / Spielgeschichten
• Schlagworte: 19th century authors • American Literature • Children's literature • Classic Literature • Coming of Age • Conduct of life • Fiction • Horatio Alger • public domain books • Rags to Riches • Railroads • Swindlers and swindling • Victorian Era • Young Adult Fiction