The Young Adventurer; or, Tom's Trip Across the Plains by Jr. Horatio Alger

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Author Alger, Horatio, Jr., 1832-1899
Title The Young Adventurer; or, Tom's Trip Across the Plains
Note Reading ease score: 85.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Summary "The Young Adventurer; or, Tom's Trip Across the Plains" by Horatio Alger, Jr. is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story centers around a young boy named Tom, who aspires to seek his fortune in California during the gold rush era. The narrative explores themes of adventure, responsibility, and the pursuit of dreams, following Tom as he embarks on a journey filled with challenges and encounters that will test his character. At the start of the book, we are introduced to Tom Nelson and his family's struggles on their farm, burdened by financial difficulties. Tom, eager to change his fate and help his family, resolves to leave home and follow his dreams. After finding a wallet filled with money belonging to the wealthy Squire Hudson, Tom chooses to return it, which leads to an opportunity for him to borrow money for his expedition to California. As the opening unfolds, Tom's strong moral compass is established, setting the stage for his adventures and the people he will meet along the way, including potential allies and adversaries. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Conduct of life -- Fiction
Subject Robbers and outlaws -- Fiction
Subject Overland journeys to the Pacific -- Fiction
Subject Indians of North America -- West (U.S.) -- Fiction
Subject West (U.S.) -- History -- 1860-1890 -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 27300
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Most Recently Updated Jan 4, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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