The Young Explorer; Or, Claiming His Fortune by Jr. Horatio Alger

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Author Alger, Horatio, Jr., 1832-1899
Title The Young Explorer; Or, Claiming His Fortune
Note Reading ease score: 85.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Summary "The Young Explorer; Or, Claiming His Fortune" by Horatio Alger Jr. is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The story follows the aspirations of a young boy named Ben Stanton, who has recently lost his father and inherited a modest sum of money. As a boy of sixteen, Ben dreams of pursuing opportunities in California, where he believes he can achieve wealth and independence, contrasting his current life of limited prospects in his hometown. The opening of the novel introduces Ben's conversation with his uncle, Job Stanton, who manages the estate left to Ben after his father's death. Ben expresses his desire to venture beyond their small village, aiming to seek fortune in California, as he is drawn to the gold-mining opportunities. This chapter also touches on Ben's dissatisfaction with potential jobs offered to him in Hampton, revealing his ambition and determination. As he navigates offers that seem insufficient, the stage is set for his journey toward self-discovery and adventure. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Orphans -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject California -- History -- 19th century -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Gold mines and mining -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Inheritance and succession -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Sierra Nevada (Calif. and Nev.) -- History -- 19th century -- Juvenile fiction
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EBook-No. 5623
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 8, 2019
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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