"The Erie Train Boy" by Horatio Alger Jr. is a tale set in the late 1800s that follows Fred Fenton, a young train boy on the Erie railroad, as he maneuvers the treacherous landscape of city life while caring for his family. The storyline emphasizes themes of purity, social divisions, and the pursuit of moral uprightness in a world full of trickery. When a naive farm boy named Joshua Bascom get his wallet swiped by a pickpocket, Fred steps up to help him navigate the intimidating city. Their paths cross with many different people, leading to unexpected friendships and adventures for Fred.
The Erie Train Boy
By Horatio Alger
In a city teeming with danger, a resourceful young train boy takes it upon himself to help a naive country boy while looking after his family.
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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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