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Title: Joe the Hotel Boy; Or, Winning out by Pluck
Credits: Produced by Charles Keller and David Widger
Summary: "Joe the Hotel Boy; Or, Winning Out by Pluck" by Horatio Alger, Jr. is a novel written in the late 19th century that focuses on the themes of perseverance and resilience. The story follows a young boy named Joe Bodley, who faces various hardships and challenges as he strives to succeed in life, including working in different hotels and dealing with complex adult situations, all while maintaining his integrity. The opening of the novel introduces Joe during a storm with a wealthy friend, highlighting the disparity between their backgrounds. Joe is the grandson of a hermit, who he supports through hunting and fishing. As the narrative progresses, we learn about Joe's mysterious past, his sense of duty towards his uncle, and his dreams of discovering the truth about his family. The initial chapters set the stage for Joe's journey, filled with trials and adventures, establishing both the character’s determination to rise above his circumstances and the various evildoers he will soon encounter. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Alger, Horatio, Jr., 1832-1899
EBook No.: 528
Published: Mar 18, 2006
Downloads: 65
Language: English
Subject: Swindlers and swindling -- Fiction
Subject: Conduct of life -- Fiction
Subject: Pennsylvania -- History -- 19th century -- Fiction
Subject: Hotels, motels, etc. -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Joe the Hotel Boy; Or, Winning out by Pluck
Credits: Produced by Charles Keller and David Widger
Summary: "Joe the Hotel Boy; Or, Winning Out by Pluck" by Horatio Alger, Jr. is a novel written in the late 19th century that focuses on the themes of perseverance and resilience. The story follows a young boy named Joe Bodley, who faces various hardships and challenges as he strives to succeed in life, including working in different hotels and dealing with complex adult situations, all while maintaining his integrity. The opening of the novel introduces Joe during a storm with a wealthy friend, highlighting the disparity between their backgrounds. Joe is the grandson of a hermit, who he supports through hunting and fishing. As the narrative progresses, we learn about Joe's mysterious past, his sense of duty towards his uncle, and his dreams of discovering the truth about his family. The initial chapters set the stage for Joe's journey, filled with trials and adventures, establishing both the character’s determination to rise above his circumstances and the various evildoers he will soon encounter. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Alger, Horatio, Jr., 1832-1899
EBook No.: 528
Published: Mar 18, 2006
Downloads: 65
Language: English
Subject: Swindlers and swindling -- Fiction
Subject: Conduct of life -- Fiction
Subject: Pennsylvania -- History -- 19th century -- Fiction
Subject: Hotels, motels, etc. -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.