Grit; or, The Young Boatman of Pine Point by Jr. Horatio Alger
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"Grit; or, The Young Boatman of Pine Point" by Horatio Alger, Jr. is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around a young boy named Harry Morris, nicknamed "Grit," who displays exceptional perseverance and determination. As he struggles to support his mother amidst the disruption caused by his unscrupulous stepfather, Grit's character shines as he navigates challenges uniquely shaped by his family dynamics and the expectations placed upon
him. At the start of the book, Grit learns that his stepfather, recently released from prison, is returning home, which brings a sense of dread to him and his mother, who have managed well without him. The narrative introduces us to Grit’s responsibilities as a young boatman running a ferry service, which provides for him and his mother. This opening portion establishes the tension between Grit and his stepfather, Mr. Brandon, suggesting future conflicts as Grit vows to protect his hard-earned money from Brandon’s intentions while simultaneously showcasing Grit's devotion to his mother and his own budding independence. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Alger, Horatio, Jr., 1832-1899 |
|---|---|
| Title | Grit; or, The Young Boatman of Pine Point |
| Credits |
Produced by David Edwards, Martin Pettit and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Books project.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 85.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Boys -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Bildungsromans |
| Subject | Honesty -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Diligence -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Success -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Mothers and sons -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Messengers -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Robbery -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Alcoholism -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Ferries -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | River life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 54195 |
| Release Date | Feb 19, 2017 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 451 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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