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Title: Little Hickory; or, Ragged Rob's young republic

Original Publication: United States: Street & Smith,1901.

Series Title: Bound-to-win library; no. 4

Note: Reading ease score: 79.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Demian Katz, Craig Kirkwood, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (Images courtesy of the Digital Library@Villanova University.)

Summary: "Little Hickory; or, Ragged Rob's Young Republic" by George Waldo Browne is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around a young bootblack named Ragged Rob, also known as Little Hickory, who navigates the challenging landscape of New York City, meets various characters, and ultimately finds himself embroiled in a series of adventures that illustrate themes of friendship, courage, and aspiration against the backdrop of urban struggles. The opening of the book sets the stage for Little Hickory's encounters in the bustling city, where he meets Deacon Elihu Cornhill, a bewildered newcomer from the countryside. Their interaction quickly escalates as Deacon Cornhill becomes a target for theft, prompting Rob to spring into action. Despite the chaos, he manages to retrieve the lost belongings. Through this lively introduction, we are drawn into the rich tapestry of characters and conflicts, highlighting the stark contrast between innocence and the urban environment. As Rob's story unfolds, it hints at deeper themes of belonging and the pursuit of a greater life amid adversity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Browne, George Waldo, 1851-1930

EBook No.: 68532

Published: Jul 15, 2022

Downloads: 42

Language: English

Subject: Adventure stories

Subject: Teenage boys -- Fiction

Subject: Poor -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:68532:2 2022-07-15T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Browne, George Waldo en 1
2024-11-10T05:09:36Z Little Hickory; or, Ragged Rob's young republic

This edition has images.

Title: Little Hickory; or, Ragged Rob's young republic

Original Publication: United States: Street & Smith,1901.

Series Title: Bound-to-win library; no. 4

Note: Reading ease score: 79.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Demian Katz, Craig Kirkwood, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (Images courtesy of the Digital Library@Villanova University.)

Summary: "Little Hickory; or, Ragged Rob's Young Republic" by George Waldo Browne is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around a young bootblack named Ragged Rob, also known as Little Hickory, who navigates the challenging landscape of New York City, meets various characters, and ultimately finds himself embroiled in a series of adventures that illustrate themes of friendship, courage, and aspiration against the backdrop of urban struggles. The opening of the book sets the stage for Little Hickory's encounters in the bustling city, where he meets Deacon Elihu Cornhill, a bewildered newcomer from the countryside. Their interaction quickly escalates as Deacon Cornhill becomes a target for theft, prompting Rob to spring into action. Despite the chaos, he manages to retrieve the lost belongings. Through this lively introduction, we are drawn into the rich tapestry of characters and conflicts, highlighting the stark contrast between innocence and the urban environment. As Rob's story unfolds, it hints at deeper themes of belonging and the pursuit of a greater life amid adversity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Browne, George Waldo, 1851-1930

EBook No.: 68532

Published: Jul 15, 2022

Downloads: 42

Language: English

Subject: Adventure stories

Subject: Teenage boys -- Fiction

Subject: Poor -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:68532:3 2022-07-15T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Browne, George Waldo en 1