Horatio Alger

Slow and Sure

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

"Slow and Sure: The Story of Paul Hoffman the Young Street-Merchant" by Horatio Alger is a classic coming-of-age story set against the backdrop of New York. This juvenile fiction explores themes of self-reliance and perseverance as it follows a young street merchant's journey. Through hard work and unwavering determination, Paul Hoffman embodies the values of ambition and integrity. This meticulously prepared edition of Alger's timeless tale offers readers a glimpse into a bygone era while delivering enduring lessons. Focusing on the importance of character and diligence in achieving success, "Slow and Sure" speaks to the power of the individual to shape their own destiny. Explore the challenges and triumphs of youth in this inspiring story that celebrates the rewards of an honest life and steadfast spirit. A testament to the American dream, this is a story about finding opportunity, even in the face of adversity. 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.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Creative Media Partners, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 164
• Erscheinungstermin: 28. März 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 9mm
• Gewicht: 240g
• ISBN-13: 9781023071567
• ISBN-10: 1023071568
• Artikelnr.: 73932266

Autorenporträt

Horatio Alger, an American novelist who lived from January 13, 1832, to July 18, 1899, authored books for young adults about poor lads who, through their good deeds, climb from impoverished roots to lives of stability and comfort in the middle class. His works are known for their "rags-to-riches" narrative, which had a formative influence on the Gilded Age United States. All of Alger's young adult books revolve around the idea that a young man can change his situation for the better by acting morally. The "Horatio Alger myth" holds that the young man achieves success via toil, however, this is untrue. The youngster behaves according to classic characteristics like honesty, generosity, and altruism in the actual stories, and success is invariably the result of an accident that works to the boy's advantage. The youngster might recover a sizable sum of money that was misplaced or save a passenger from a derailed carriage. A wealthy person notices the youngster and his predicament as a result of this. For instance, in one tale, a little child narrowly avoids being hit by a streetcar before being snatched away to safety by a homeless orphan youth.