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Young Captain Jack: Or The Son Of A Soldier (1901)

Young Captain Jack: Or The Son Of A Soldier (1901)

Alger, Horatio, Jr.
Winfield, Arthur M.

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ISBN10: 1163974633
ISBN13: 9781163974636
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 280
Weight: 0.83
Height: 0.59 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Young Captain Jack: Or The Son Of A Soldier is a novel written by Horatio Alger Jr. and published in 1901. The story follows the life of Jack Sheldon, the son of a soldier who died in battle. Jack's mother works hard to support him, but he dreams of following in his father's footsteps and becoming a soldier himself.Jack's determination leads him to join the army at a young age, where he quickly rises through the ranks and becomes a captain. Along the way, he faces challenges and obstacles, including prejudice and discrimination due to his young age and lack of experience.The novel explores themes of perseverance, determination, and the importance of following one's dreams. It also touches on issues of class and social status, as Jack struggles to prove himself in a world where he is seen as an outsider.Overall, Young Captain Jack: Or The Son Of A Soldier is a classic coming-of-age tale that will appeal to readers of all ages. Alger Jr.'s vivid storytelling and compelling characters make this a timeless and engaging read.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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