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Title: Mark Manning's Mission: The Story of a Shoe Factory Boy
Note: Reading ease score: 85.6 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: David Edwards, Barry Abrahamsen and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "Mark Manning's Mission: The Story of a Shoe Factory Boy" by Horatio Alger, Jr. is a novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative follows Mark Manning, a young boy employed in a shoe factory who embodies determination, integrity, and a strong sense of responsibility, particularly towards his widowed mother. The story highlights the struggles and triumphs of working-class life, illustrating themes of social class, friendship, and moral character. At the start of the story, we are introduced to Mark and two boys, James Collins and Tom Wyman, as they embark on a hunting adventure. James, the son of a wealthy shoe manufacturer, displays a haughty demeanor towards Mark, who comes from a poorer background. The boys witness a hawk, leading to a competition where Mark surprisingly catches the bird, much to the irritation of James. The plot unfolds as Mark, upon hearing a groan from the hermit Anthony, enters his cabin to assist him, showcasing Mark's compassionate nature. This incident sets in motion a series of events that reveal Mark's character, the complexity of social relationships, and his eventual entanglement in a conflict that threatens his reputation and livelihood. Through his selfless actions, Mark becomes an integral part of the hermit's life as he navigates the challenges that arise from his socio-economic circumstances. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Alger, Horatio, Jr., 1832-1899
Illustrator: Davis, J. Watson, 1870-1959
EBook No.: 55000
Published: Jun 28, 2017
Downloads: 140
Language: English
Subject: Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Bildungsromans
Subject: Poverty -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Youth -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Success -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Hermits -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Middle West -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Factories -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Shoemakers -- Juvenile fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Mark Manning's Mission: The Story of a Shoe Factory Boy
Note: Reading ease score: 85.6 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: David Edwards, Barry Abrahamsen and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "Mark Manning's Mission: The Story of a Shoe Factory Boy" by Horatio Alger, Jr. is a novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative follows Mark Manning, a young boy employed in a shoe factory who embodies determination, integrity, and a strong sense of responsibility, particularly towards his widowed mother. The story highlights the struggles and triumphs of working-class life, illustrating themes of social class, friendship, and moral character. At the start of the story, we are introduced to Mark and two boys, James Collins and Tom Wyman, as they embark on a hunting adventure. James, the son of a wealthy shoe manufacturer, displays a haughty demeanor towards Mark, who comes from a poorer background. The boys witness a hawk, leading to a competition where Mark surprisingly catches the bird, much to the irritation of James. The plot unfolds as Mark, upon hearing a groan from the hermit Anthony, enters his cabin to assist him, showcasing Mark's compassionate nature. This incident sets in motion a series of events that reveal Mark's character, the complexity of social relationships, and his eventual entanglement in a conflict that threatens his reputation and livelihood. Through his selfless actions, Mark becomes an integral part of the hermit's life as he navigates the challenges that arise from his socio-economic circumstances. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Alger, Horatio, Jr., 1832-1899
Illustrator: Davis, J. Watson, 1870-1959
EBook No.: 55000
Published: Jun 28, 2017
Downloads: 140
Language: English
Subject: Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Bildungsromans
Subject: Poverty -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Youth -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Success -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Hermits -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Middle West -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Factories -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Shoemakers -- Juvenile fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.