"Struggling Upward, or Luke Larkin's Luck" by Horatio Alger Jr. is a story about a young boy named Luke Larkin, and is a tale set in the 1800s where a skating competition pits a hardworking boy against a wealthy rival, testing his values and resilience amidst class struggles and the pursuit of a better life. Luke, a determined young boy from a modest background in Groveton, faces challenges that test his integrity and resourcefulness, particularly in a heated contest against the privileged Randolph Duncan for a coveted Waterbury watch. After an event threatens to derail Luke's aspirations, will he prove that perseverance and morality can overcome socioeconomic barriers and lead to success?
Struggling Upward, or Luke Larkin's Luck
By Horatio Alger
In a small town, a poor but brave boy's skating competition against a rich bully becomes about more than just winning.
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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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