"Chester Rand; or, The New Path to Fortune" by Horatio Alger Jr. is a tale of a young boy named Chester Rand, who faces hardship and chases opportunity in a world that isn't always fair. After loosing his father and his mother's shop struggling, Chester works as a store clerk to support his mom, but when his boss tries to take advantage of him, Chester quits in search of something more. His journey explores what it means to keep your head up, do what's right, and try to succeed despite the odds. The story kicks off with a glimpse of his determination and the difficulties faced by working-class people, setting the stage for his adventures and the values that will guide him forward.
Chester Rand; or, The New Path to Fortune
By Horatio Alger
A determined young boy leaves a difficult job and embarks on a quest for a better life, guided by his strong sense of right and wrong, in a world filled with economic challenges.
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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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