Falling in with Fortune; Or, The Experiences of a Young Secretary by Alger et al.
"Falling in with Fortune; Or, The Experiences of a Young Secretary" by Horatio Alger, Jr. is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story follows Robert Frost, a young boy who, due to the cruel treatment of his step-father, leaves home to seek independence and fortune in Chicago. Throughout his journey, Robert faces numerous challenges as he navigates his new life, ultimately gaining a position as a private secretary to
a wealthy woman, Mrs. Vernon, while also dealing with the dangers posed by a treacherous relative. At the start of the narrative, Robert receives a telegram from his friend Dick Marden, detailing Marden's business trip to California. Shortly after, Robert is unexpectedly fired from his position at a ticket office due to a family obligation of his boss, which leaves him in search of work with dwindling funds. As he struggles to find employment, he inadvertently becomes embroiled in a situation where he is falsely accused of theft in a store. Fortunately, he is exonerated with the help of a clergyman. Following this incident, Robert encounters Mrs. Vernon, who hires him as her private secretary, thus setting the stage for a series of adventures and trials that will test his character and resolve. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Alger, Horatio, Jr., 1832-1899 |
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| Author | Stratemeyer, Edward, 1862-1930 |
| Title | Falling in with Fortune; Or, The Experiences of a Young Secretary |
| Note | Reading ease score: 85.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Shane McDonald |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Young men -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Voyages and travels -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Diligence -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Success -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Nephews -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Criminals -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Chicago (Ill.) -- History -- 19th century -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Private secretaries -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 58304 |
| Release Date | Nov 18, 2018 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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