Strong and Steady; Or, Paddle Your Own Canoe by Jr. Horatio Alger

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Author Alger, Horatio, Jr., 1832-1899
Title Strong and Steady; Or, Paddle Your Own Canoe
Note Reading ease score: 84.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Summary "Strong and Steady; Or, Paddle Your Own Canoe" by Horatio Alger Jr. is a juvenile fiction novel written in the late 19th century. The story follows Walter Conrad, a young boy who, after experiencing a sudden financial downfall due to his father's misfortunes, begins a journey of self-reliance and personal growth. The narrative emphasizes themes of perseverance and hard work, reflective of Alger's belief in the value of individual effort and moral uprightness. At the start of the story, Walter is introduced as a well-off boy attending the Essex Classical Institute, engaging in friendly banter with his peers. However, an unexpected turn comes when Walter receives a telegram notifying him of his father's severe illness, which later leads to the shocking revelation of his father’s death. Following this tragedy, Walter learns about the financial disaster that has befallen his family due to his father’s investments in a failed mining company. This abrupt change in circumstance forces Walter to confront the realities of life and the necessity of earning his own way, setting the stage for his character's development and the various challenges he may face ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Orphans -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Boys -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Bildungsromans
Subject Honesty -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Success -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Theft -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Booksellers and bookselling -- Juvenile fiction
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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