Timothy Crump's Ward: A Story of American Life by Jr. Horatio Alger
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| Author | Alger, Horatio, Jr., 1832-1899 |
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| Title | Timothy Crump's Ward: A Story of American Life |
| Credits | Produced by Charles Aldarondo, and David Widger |
| Summary | "Timothy Crump's Ward: A Story of American Life" by Horatio Alger is a novel written during the mid-19th century. The narrative centers around Timothy Crump, a struggling cooper, and his family as they navigate the hardships of life in New York City, focusing particularly on themes of poverty, resilience, and the importance of charity and support. The story introduces major characters, including Timothy's wife, Mary, their son Jack, and the cynical Aunt Rachel, setting the stage for exploring their lives and relationships amid financial difficulties. The opening of the novel presents a grim picture of the Crump family's struggles as they face the harshness of a cold winter with dwindling resources. Timothy is unemployed, and Aunt Rachel's pessimism clashed with Mary’s gentle optimism. The family’s dynamics are strained by financial worries, yet they find moments of resilience and care, notably with young Jack's little efforts to contribute and the unconditional love between family members. As the narrative progresses, the Crumps remain hopeful for better times while grappling with unforeseen challenges and maintaining a sense of community and compassion amid their trials. This setup hints at the story’s exploration of societal issues, familial relationships, and ethical dilemmas, inviting readers to reflect on what it means to persevere against adversity. (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 | Detective and mystery stories |
| Subject | Conduct of life -- Fiction |
| Subject | Foundlings -- Fiction |
| Subject | Kidnapping -- Fiction |
| Subject | Counterfeits and counterfeiting -- Fiction |
| Subject | New York (N.Y.) -- History -- 1775-1865 -- Fiction |
| Subject | Philadelphia (Pa.) -- History -- 19th century -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 4660 |
| Release Date | Nov 1, 2003 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 27, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 38 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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