"Rough and Ready; Or, Life Among the New York Newsboys" by Horatio Alger Jr. follows a boy nicknamed "Rough and Ready" living in New York City during the late 1800s. The story is about Rufus, a newsboy, as he faces the daily struggles of poverty while working to take care of his younger sister, Rose. The book aims to show how important it is to be strong in your personal values, kind, and focused on morals when bad things are happening to you. The story begins with Rufus selling newspapers, showing how smart he is on the streets. We also quickly learn that Rufus is the sole provider for Rose. As the story continues, he is determined to improve his life; he has a very strong work ethic, and is focused on not falling into a life of crime or other bad things that are common for poor youth in this era.
Rough and Ready; Or, Life Among the New York Newsboys
By Horatio Alger
Amidst the crowded streets, a young newsboy works tirelessly to protect his sister and find a better life, armed with courage and an unwavering moral compass.
Summary
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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