Mark Mason's Victory: The Trials and Triumphs of a Telegraph Boy by Alger
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| Author | Alger, Horatio, Jr., 1832-1899 |
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| Title | Mark Mason's Victory: The Trials and Triumphs of a Telegraph Boy |
| Note | Reading ease score: 85.9 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.) [Transcriber's note: This etext is based on the A.L. Burt publication of 1899 and differs from etext30387, which is the post-1900 version published by M. A. Donohue & Co., in that it contains the last seven chapters before the "Conclusion" chapter which are missing from the later version; it is also illustrated.] |
| Summary | "Mark Mason's Victory: The Trials and Triumphs of a Telegraph Boy" by Horatio Alger, Jr. is a novel written in the late 19th century. It follows the life of a young telegraph boy named Mark Mason as he navigates the challenges of poverty and the ambitions that come with youth. The story likely explores themes of perseverance, integrity, and the social dynamics of the time, specifically focusing on how Mark seeks to improve his family's circumstances while maintaining his moral compass. The opening of the novel introduces Mark Mason in New York City, where he encounters his wealthy relatives from Syracuse, Uncle Solon and his cousin Edgar Talbot. Despite their cool demeanor towards him and his mother, Mark remains undeterred, demonstrating his pride and showing his determination to rise above their disdain. In this first chapter, Mark's interactions highlight the stark contrast between his humble beginnings and the affluent lifestyle of his relatives, setting the stage for the conflicts and adventures that will unfold as he strives for success amidst adversity. This early setup hints at Mark's character development and foreshadows the challenges he will face in his pursuit of a better life. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Inheritance and succession -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Messengers -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | New York (N.Y.) -- History -- 1865-1898 -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 34499 |
| Release Date | Nov 29, 2010 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 75 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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