Francis C. Woodworth's 'The Peddler's Boy; Or, I'll Be Somebody' is a heartwarming novel that delves into the struggles and triumphs of a young boy named Harry, who dreams of a better life beyond his humble beginnings. Woodworth's smooth and captivating narrative style transports readers to the mid-19th century America, where societal norms and class divisions are prevalent. Through vivid storytelling and well-developed characters, Woodworth explores themes of ambition, perseverance, and the pursuit of one's dreams. Francis C. Woodworth, a prolific American author and journalist, drew inspiration for 'The Peddler's Boy' from his own experiences growing up in early 19th century America. His keen observations of society and understanding of human nature shine through in this novel, making it a timeless piece of literature that continues to resonate with readers today. I highly recommend 'The Peddler's Boy; Or, I'll Be Somebody' to anyone interested in classic American literature, coming-of-age stories, or historical novels. This captivating tale will both entertain and inspire readers of all ages.

Samuel Bissell, the youngest child of a peddler, decides that he will make something of his life.

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Excerpt from The Peddler's Boy: Or, "I'll Be Somebody," Jones; but I think he will forgive us, though, for taking such a liberty with his good name, should he ever happen to come across this story, and should it prove to him a sort Of looking-glass, in which he can see his own features. When he was a lad, about twelve years Old, his father, who had been pos sessed of a handsome property, failed in business, and as Samuel says, became as poor as a church mouse. What would have taken taken place if Samu el's father had been successful in his. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.