The Telegraph Boy (Illustrated)
Title | The Telegraph Boy (Illustrated) PDF eBook |
Author | Horatio Alger |
Publisher | BookRix |
Pages | 318 |
Release | 2014-04-25 |
Genre | Fiction |
ISBN | 3736803192 |
"I have two children," she said, "a daughter and a son. The son has recently graduated from college, and is now travelling in Europe. My daughter is now twenty-six years of age. She was beautiful, and our social position was such that my husband, who is a proud man, confidently anticipated that she would make a brilliant match. But at the age of nineteen Ellen fell in love with a clerk in my husband's employ. He was a young man of good appearance and character, and nothing could be said against him except that he was poor. This, however, was more than enough in Mr. Graham's eyes. When Lawrence Brent asked for the hand of our daughter, my husband drove him from the house with insult, and immediately discharged him from his employ. Ellen was high-spirited, and resented this treatment of the man she loved. He soon obtained a place quite as good as the one he had lost, and one day Ellen left the house and married him. She wrote to us, excusing her action, and I would gladly have forgiven her; but her father was obdurate. He forbade my mentioning her name to him, and from that day to this he has never referred to her. In late-nineteenth-century New York City, fifteen-year-old Frank Kavanagh's job as messenger boy brings him many adventures, new friendships, and eventually a great improvement in his fortunes. Horatio Alger, Jr. (January 13, 1832 – July 18, 1899) was a prolific 19th-century American author, best known for his many juvenile novels about impoverished boys and their rise from humble backgrounds to lives of middle-class security and comfort through hard work, determination, courage, and honesty. His writings were characterized by the "rags-to-riches" narrative, which had a formative effect on America during the Gilded Age. Alger's name is often invoked incorrectly as though he himself rose from rags to riches, but that arc applied to his characters, not to the author. Essentially, all of Alger's novels share the same theme: a young boy struggles through hard work to escape poverty. Critics, however, are quick to point out that it is not the hard work itself that rescues the boy from his fate, but rather some extraordinary act of bravery or honesty, which brings him into contact with a wealthy elder gentleman, who takes the boy in as a ward. The boy might return a large sum of money that was lost or rescue someone from an overturned carriage, bringing the boy—and his plight—to the attention of some wealthy individual. It has been suggested that this reflects Alger's own patronizing attitude to the boys he tried to help.
The Telegraph Boy
Title | The Telegraph Boy PDF eBook |
Author | Horatio Alger |
Publisher | |
Pages | 284 |
Release | 1879 |
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The Telegraph Boy
Title | The Telegraph Boy PDF eBook |
Author | Horatio Alger |
Publisher | Litres |
Pages | |
Release | 2021-12-02 |
Genre | Fiction |
ISBN | 5041263094 |
The Telegraph Boy
Title | The Telegraph Boy PDF eBook |
Author | Horatio Alger (Jr.) |
Publisher | |
Pages | 168 |
Release | 1913 |
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The Telegraph Boy
Title | The Telegraph Boy PDF eBook |
Author | Horatio Alger |
Publisher | BoD – Books on Demand |
Pages | 131 |
Release | 2023-07-01 |
Genre | Fiction |
ISBN | 9359392367 |
"The Telegraph Boy" is a captivating novel written by Horatio Alger, a renowned author known for his inspiring stories of determination and success. The book takes readers on a compelling journey following the life of a young protagonist who rises from humble beginnings to triumph over adversity through hard work, integrity, and a bit of luck. "The Telegraph Boy" introduces readers to the world of telegraphy—a cutting-edge technology of the time. The protagonist, a resourceful and ambitious young boy, finds himself working as a telegraph messenger. As he immerses himself in this new world, he discovers the power of communication and the opportunities it can offer. "The Telegraph Boy" resonates with readers of all ages, emphasizing the importance of determination, integrity, and seizing opportunities. Alger's narrative serves as an inspiration for individuals facing adversity, reminding them that through hard work, honesty, and a bit of luck, they can overcome challenges and achieve their aspirations.
The Telegraph Boy
Title | The Telegraph Boy PDF eBook |
Author | Horatio Alger |
Publisher | Createspace Independent Pub |
Pages | 84 |
Release | 2013-06-06 |
Genre | Fiction |
ISBN | 9781490376905 |
"Twenty-five cents to begin the world with!" reflected Frank Kavanagh, drawing from his vest-pocket two ten-cent pieces of currency and a nickel. "That isn't much, but it will have to do." The speaker, a boy of fifteen, was sitting on a bench in City-Hall Park. He was apparently about fifteen years old, with a face not handsome, but frank and good-humored, and an expression indicating an energetic and hopeful temperament. A small bundle, rolled up in a handkerchief, contained his surplus wardrobe. He had that day arrived in New York by a boat from Hartford, and meant to stay in the city if he could make a living. Next to him sat a man of thirty-five, shabbily dressed, who clearly was not a member of any temperance society, if an inflamed countenance and red nose may be trusted. Frank Kavanagh's display of money attracted his attention, for, small as was the boy's capital, it was greater than his own. "Been long in the city, Johnny?" he inquired. "I only arrived to-day," answered Frank. "My name isn't Johnny, though." "It's immaterial. Johnny is a generic term," said the stranger. "I suppose you have come here to make your fortune." "I shall be satisfied with a living to begin with," said Frank. "Where did you come from?" "A few miles from Hartford." "Got any relations there?" "Yes, -an uncle and aunt." "I suppose you were sorry to leave them."
The Telegraph Boy
Title | The Telegraph Boy PDF eBook |
Author | Horatio Alger (Jr.) |
Publisher | |
Pages | 264 |
Release | 1879 |
Genre | Adventure stories |
ISBN |
In late-nineteenth-century New York City, fifteen-year-old Frank Kavanagh's job as messenger boy brings him many adventures, new friendships, and eventually a great improvement in his fortunes.