The Young Musician; Or, Fighting His Way by Jr. Horatio Alger

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Author Alger, Horatio, Jr., 1832-1899
Title The Young Musician; Or, Fighting His Way
Credits Carrie Fellman
Summary "The Young Musician; Or, Fighting His Way" by Horatio Alger is a novel likely written in the late 19th century. The story follows a young boy named Philip Gray, who faces significant challenges after the death of his father leaves him penniless and at the mercy of Squire Pope, a self-important local official. Philip’s journey is one of resilience as he navigates the difficulties of being orphaned and targeted for the poorhouse while holding on to his passion for music and a cherished violin. At the start of the narrative, we see Philip grappling with his newfound reality, which becomes even more daunting as Squire Pope decides to send him to a poorhouse despite his protests. The opening chapters introduce Philip’s poignant conversations with his father before his death, covering the financial desperation they faced. Following the funeral, the discussion turns to the upcoming auction of his father’s belongings, where the violin, his prized possession, comes under threat from those who view his situation as an opportunity to exploit his misfortune. As he learns to fend off those determined to undermine his independence, including Nick Holden, who seeks to purchase his violin, we see Philip's determination grow toward fighting for his place in the world, setting the stage for his further adventures. (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 Conduct of life -- Fiction
Subject Adventure and adventurers -- Fiction
Subject Musicians -- Fiction
Subject East (U.S.) -- History -- 19th century -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 5673
Release Date
Most Recently Updated May 29, 2022
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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