"The Young Outlaw; or, Adrift in the Streets" by Horatio Alger Jr., explores the journey of Sam Barker, a streetwise orphan, as he faces the trials of surviving alone in the city. The book kicks off with Sam tricking a country dweller out of money. Sam is a likeable kid who has experienced loss that has shaped him and is now striking out on his own. He leaves his current situation with the dream of finding freedom and opportunities in New York City. It's a coming-of-age story mixed with tough moral lessons and the everyday struggles of urban street life.
The Young Outlaw; or, Adrift in the Streets
By Horatio Alger
A cunning orphan flees his old life for the promise of a bustling city, unaware of the dangers that await him at every corner.
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About the AuthorHoratio Alger Jr. was an American author who wrote young adult novels about impoverished boys and their rise from humble backgrounds to middle-class security and comfort through good works. His writings were characterized by the "rags-to-riches" narrative, which had a formative effect on the United States from 1868 through to his death in 1899.
Horatio Alger Jr. was an American author who wrote young adult novels about impoverished boys and their rise from humble backgrounds to middle-class security and comfort through good works. His writings were characterized by the "rags-to-riches" narrative, which had a formative effect on the United States from 1868 through to his death in 1899.
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