Grit; or, The Young Boatman of Pine Point

"Grit; or, The Young Boatman of Pine Point" by Horatio Alger Jr. is a tale about a young man named Harry Morris, also known as "Grit", who exhibits great determination as he faces hardships and strives to take care of his mother while dealing with his dishonest stepfather. Soon after finding out that his stepfather, recently out of jail, is back home, looming dread grows over him and his mother, who have done quite well without him. Readers will be introduced to Grit's duties as a young boatman who runs a ferry service, and Grit uses that money to try to support both himself and his mother. This sets the stage for conflict between Grit and his stepfather, Mr. Brandon, as Grit promises to defend the money he's worked hard to earn from Mr. Brandon's schemes, demonstrating Grit's love for his mother and his growing independence, making for a memorable story.