A Debt of Honor: The Story of Gerald Lane's Success in the Far West by Alger

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Author Alger, Horatio, Jr., 1832-1899
Illustrator Davis, J. Watson, 1870-1959
Title A Debt of Honor: The Story of Gerald Lane's Success in the Far West
Note Reading ease score: 85.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Summary "A Debt of Honor: The Story of Gerald Lane's Success in the Far West" by Horatio Alger, Jr. is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around Gerald Lane, a young boy of sixteen, who lives with his ill father in a cabin in the foothills of Colorado. The narrative explores themes of sacrifice, integrity, and the moral obligations of individuals, particularly focusing on a significant debt of honor owed to Gerald's father by a wealthy man named Bradley Wentworth. The opening of the book sets a poignant tone, introducing us to Gerald's life marked by the challenges of caring for his sick father, who reveals a troubling past involving Wentworth. The father shares the burdens of a great sacrifice he made years ago for Wentworth, indicating a looming need for justice and restitution that weighs heavily on both father and son. As they discuss the hope for extending Gerald's future through Wentworth's promised aid, the reader is drawn into a world of conflict between integrity and betrayal, laying the groundwork for the emotional and moral struggles that will unfold as the story progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Western stories
Subject Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Bildungsromans
Subject Adventure stories
Subject Friendship -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Boys -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Fathers and sons -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Voyages and travels -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Youth -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Diligence -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Success -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Honor -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Youth and death -- Juvenile fiction
Subject West (U.S.) -- History -- 19th century -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Colorado -- History -- 19th century -- Juvenile fiction
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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