"Bob Burton; or, The Young Ranchman of the Missouri" by Horatio Alger, Jr. is a tale set on a Missouri ranch, following young Bob Burton's resilience against adversity. When Bob’s father, Richard, faces conflict with the vengeful moneylender Aaron Wolverton, the family's stability is threatened. After Richard's ill-fated journey to pay the mortgage, shadowed by Wolverton's shady actions, tragedy strikes and suspicion arises. Bob, with his friend Clip by his side, steps up to confront Wolverton's deceitful plot, embarking on a quest to restore justice and protect his family's ranch from ruin.
Bob Burton; or, The Young Ranchman of the Missouri
By Horatio Alger
On a perilous Missouri ranch, a young man and his friend must outwit a vengeful moneylender to defend their family and seek justice after tragedy strikes.
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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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