"The Young Explorer; Or, Claiming His Fortune" by Horatio Alger Jr. follows sixteen-year-old Ben Stanton as he seeks to transform his modest inheritance into something far greater in the golden landscapes of 19th-century California. Ben, recently orphaned, is restless and yearns for independence and fortune far beyond the limited opportunities of his small village. He expresses to his Uncle Job, who manages his inheritance, his strong desire to claim riches in the gold mines of California. Dissatisfied by the prospect of ordinary jobs in his hometown, Ben sets off on an adventure of self-discovery in pursuit of his dreams.
The Young Explorer; Or, Claiming His Fortune
By Horatio Alger
Driven by a thirst for independence and wealth, a young boy ventures west to California’s gold mines in pursuit of a dazzling future.
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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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