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Ben, the Luggage Boy
Hardcover
ISBN13: 9781023235310
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Published: Mar 28 2025
Pages: 168
Weight: 0.91
Height: 0.44 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Venture into the heart of 19th-century New York City with Horatio Alger's Ben, the Luggage Boy; or, Among the Wharves. This historical fiction classic vividly portrays the bustling street life of a bygone era, where fortunes could be made and lost in a single day.
Follow the journey of Ben, a young orphan navigating the complexities of city life and working as a luggage boy among the wharves. Alger masterfully weaves a tale of resilience and opportunity, showcasing the timeless rags to riches narrative that has captivated readers for generations. Experience the sights and sounds of old New York as Ben confronts challenges and strives for a better life. Ben, the Luggage Boy offers a compelling glimpse into a pivotal period in American history. Rediscover this enduring story of ambition, perseverance, and the enduring promise of the American dream.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.
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