Randy of the River; Or, The Adventures of a Young Deckhand by Jr. Horatio Alger
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"Randy of the River; Or, The Adventures of a Young Deckhand" by Horatio Alger, Jr. is a novel written in the early 20th century. This coming-of-age story centers around a young boy named Randy Thompson, who takes on the responsibilities of a deckhand on a Hudson River steamboat, showcasing themes of hard work, honesty, and the adventures of youth. As he navigates various challenges and adventures, readers can expect to witness Randy's
character development and moral growth. The opening of the story introduces us to Randy, a bright and determined fourteen-year-old who enjoys fishing with his friend Jack. We learn about Randy's close-knit family and the challenges they face, particularly his father's struggle with rheumatism, which puts financial strain on the family. The chapter sets up a conflict with Bob Bangs, a town bully, who attempts to assert his superiority over Randy due to his wealth. This dynamic foreshadows further confrontations and moral lessons that Randy will encounter as he embarks on his adventures on the river. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Alger, Horatio, Jr., 1832-1899 |
|---|---|
| Title | Randy of the River; Or, The Adventures of a Young Deckhand |
| Credits |
Produced by David Edwards and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 94.0 (5th grade). Very easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Boats and boating -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Poverty -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Bullies -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 21416 |
| Release Date | May 11, 2007 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 6781 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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