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Title: Struggling Upward, or Luke Larkin's Luck
Note: Reading ease score: 84.9 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: Digitized by Cardinalis Etext Press [C.E.K.] Modified for Project Gutenberg by Andrew Sly
Summary: "Struggling Upward, or Luke Larkin's Luck" by Horatio Alger, Jr. is a novel written in the late 19th century. The book follows Luke Larkin, a determined and resourceful young boy who struggles against adversity and societal class differences in his small town of Groveton. As he navigates challenges, including a competitive skating contest against the privileged Randolph Duncan, Luke's character and integrity are put to the test, highlighting themes of perseverance, morality, and the socioeconomic divide. The opening of the book introduces a lively scene with boys gathered at a pond for a skating contest. Luke Larkin, a hardworking boy from a less affluent background, is up against Randolph Duncan, the wealthy son of the town's bank president. Tension arises as the stakes for the contest are high—a Waterbury watch is offered as a prize. As the race unfolds, an incident occurs that seemingly foils Luke's chances. The narrative sets the stage for the ensuing drama of class rivalry, friendship, and Luke's quest for self-improvement, laying the groundwork for his journey through both triumph and heartache. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Alger, Horatio, Jr., 1832-1899
EBook No.: 5417
Published: Apr 1, 2004
Downloads: 131
Language: English
Subject: Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Adventure and adventurers -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Swindlers and swindling -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Robbers and outlaws -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: New England -- History -- 19th century -- Juvenile fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
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Title: Struggling Upward, or Luke Larkin's Luck
Note: Reading ease score: 84.9 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: Digitized by Cardinalis Etext Press [C.E.K.] Modified for Project Gutenberg by Andrew Sly
Summary: "Struggling Upward, or Luke Larkin's Luck" by Horatio Alger, Jr. is a novel written in the late 19th century. The book follows Luke Larkin, a determined and resourceful young boy who struggles against adversity and societal class differences in his small town of Groveton. As he navigates challenges, including a competitive skating contest against the privileged Randolph Duncan, Luke's character and integrity are put to the test, highlighting themes of perseverance, morality, and the socioeconomic divide. The opening of the book introduces a lively scene with boys gathered at a pond for a skating contest. Luke Larkin, a hardworking boy from a less affluent background, is up against Randolph Duncan, the wealthy son of the town's bank president. Tension arises as the stakes for the contest are high—a Waterbury watch is offered as a prize. As the race unfolds, an incident occurs that seemingly foils Luke's chances. The narrative sets the stage for the ensuing drama of class rivalry, friendship, and Luke's quest for self-improvement, laying the groundwork for his journey through both triumph and heartache. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Alger, Horatio, Jr., 1832-1899
EBook No.: 5417
Published: Apr 1, 2004
Downloads: 131
Language: English
Subject: Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Adventure and adventurers -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Swindlers and swindling -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Robbers and outlaws -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: New England -- History -- 19th century -- Juvenile fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.