Ragged Dick, Or, Street Life in New York with the Boot-Blacks by Jr. Horatio Alger

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Author Alger, Horatio, Jr., 1832-1899
Title Ragged Dick, Or, Street Life in New York with the Boot-Blacks
Note Reading ease score: 83.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits Andrew Sly
Summary "Ragged Dick, Or, Street Life in New York with the Boot-Blacks" by Horatio Alger Jr. is a novel written during the mid-19th century. This story centers on the life of Dick, a young boot-black in New York City, as he navigates the harsh realities of street life while maintaining a sense of honor and good nature. The book aims to shed light on the struggles faced by vagrant children and seeks to evoke sympathy for their plight. At the start of the story, we meet Ragged Dick, who wakes up in a makeshift bed made of straw, exemplifying the struggles and grim conditions of street life. The opening details his interactions with various characters, including a porter who questions his means of earning money and highlights Dick's refusal to engage in theft despite the temptation. We see Dick in action as he offers boot-shining services to passersby and showcases his vibrant personality through witty banter. His early adventures introduce the reader to his world of vibrant street characters, revealing both the hardships he faces and his aspirations for a better life, setting the stage for his growth throughout the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject New York (N.Y.) -- Fiction
Subject Bildungsromans
Subject Boys -- Fiction
Subject Poor children -- Fiction
Subject Shoe shiners -- Fiction
Subject Street children -- Fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 5348
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jul 20, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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