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Adventures of a Telegraph Boy
Hardcover
ISBN13: 9781023312189
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Published: Mar 29 2025
Pages: 158
Weight: 0.88
Height: 0.44 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Experience a classic boys' adventure story with Adventures of a Telegraph Boy or 'Number 91', by Horatio Alger, Jr. This timeless tale explores themes of poverty and ambition through the experiences of a young telegraph boy. Set against the backdrop of the burgeoning telegraph industry, the story offers a glimpse into a career path and a pivotal moment in technological history.
Alger's narrative captures the spirit of adventure and the challenges faced by young people navigating the world. This meticulously prepared edition preserves the original text, offering readers an authentic experience of this historical work of juvenile fiction. Explore themes of social mobility and personal growth in this engaging tale suitable for anyone interested in classic literature and historical perspectives on youth and opportunity.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.
Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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