Project Gutenberg 1996-04-01 Public domain in the USA. 62 Optic, Oliver 1822 1897 Adams, William T. (William Taylor) Adams, William Taylor Poor and Proud; Or, The Fortunes of Katy Redburn: A Story for Young Folks Produced by Charles Keller. HTML version by Al Haines. "Poor and Proud; Or, The Fortunes of Katy Redburn: A Story for Young Folks" by Oliver Optic is a novel written during the mid-19th century, aimed at a young readership. The story centers on Katy Redburn, an eleven-year-old girl, and explores themes of poverty and pride as she faces dire circumstances while caring for her ailing mother. Through her determination and resourcefulness, Katy embarks on a quest not only to provide for her family but also to uphold her dignity in the face of hardship. The opening of the book introduces Katy and her struggles, highlighting her desperate situation as her mother lies ill and unable to work. Katy's pride prevents her from begging, and she resolves to sell candy to support them. After a tough start, she gradually gains confidence through small successes, showcasing her tenacity and kind-hearted spirit. The narrative sets the stage for her journey, filled with trials, as she learns to navigate the challenges of poverty while maintaining her principles. This introduction promises an inspiring tale of resilience that may resonate with readers who appreciate stories of young protagonists overcoming obstacles through courage and ingenuity. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Poor -- Juvenile fiction Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction PZ Text Children's Fiction Browsing: Children & Young Adult Reading Browsing: Fiction 316196 311819 2024-09-01T05:40:49.503023 2023-10-01T05:24:58.775644 text/html text/html 305167 2021-01-01T08:43:34 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 105139 2021-01-01T08:43:34 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 176807 2024-09-01T05:40:55.799995 application/epub+zip 180978 2024-09-01T05:40:51.117018 application/epub+zip 180977 2024-09-01T05:40:50.139033 application/epub+zip 411692 2024-09-01T05:40:59.048971 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 400108 2024-09-01T05:40:55.077076 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 341675 2022-09-01T06:04:03.256627 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 282217 282179 2024-09-01T05:40:48.483042 2023-10-01T05:24:57.968630 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 281915 2021-01-01T08:43:34 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 102662 2021-01-01T08:43:34 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 18786 2024-09-01T05:40:59.182960 application/rdf+xml 22790 2024-09-01T05:40:50.517006 image/jpeg 4419 2024-09-01T05:40:50.326028 image/jpeg 173271 2024-09-01T05:40:49.530035 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia More titles under Ashton, Warren T.