Budd Boyd's Triumph; or, The Boy-Firm of Fox Island by William P. Chipman
"Budd Boyd's Triumph; or, The Boy-Firm of Fox Island" by William P. Chipman is a novel written in the late 19th century. The book follows the journey of a young boy named Budd Boyd as he seeks employment and navigates the challenges of farm life, eventually embarking on an entrepreneurial venture with a newfound friend, Judd Floyd. As Budd grapples with hardships and develops resilience, themes of friendship, ambition, and the pursuit
of a better life are central to the narrative. The opening of the story sets a somber mood, describing a cold March day as Budd Boyd walks along a highway in search of work. He is a determined and strong young man, despite the challenges he faces, and the narrative explores his interactions with Mr. Benton, a strict and unkind farmer who hires him. Budd endures hard labor under Benton’s harsh conditions, reflecting on his troubled past while displaying a remarkable spirit of perseverance. Through his journey, including a significant accident and the arrival of his friend, the foundation is laid for Budd's transition from a life of labor to an enterprising venture as he and Judd explore the potential of starting their own business on Fox Island. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Creator | Chipman, William P. (William Pendleton), 1854-1937 |
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| Title | Budd Boyd's Triumph; or, The Boy-Firm of Fox Island |
| Note | Reading ease score: 78.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Al Haines |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Fishing -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Friendship -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Country life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Avarice -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Youth -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Diligence -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Success -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 39732 |
| Release Date | May 18, 2012 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 171 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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