Brave and Bold; Or, The Fortunes of Robert Rushton by Jr. Horatio Alger

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Author Alger, Horatio, Jr., 1832-1899
Title Brave and Bold; Or, The Fortunes of Robert Rushton
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Summary "Brave and Bold; Or, The Fortunes of Robert Rushton" by Horatio Alger Jr. is a novel likely written in the late 19th century. The story unfolds in a school setting where we are introduced to Robert Rushton, a young factory worker, and his rival, Halbert Davis, the arrogant son of a wealthy factory superintendent. The narrative addresses themes of social class disparity, perseverance, and moral integrity as Robert navigates tensions arising from class differences and his attempts to rise above his impoverished circumstances. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Millville Academy and its students under the tutelage of Professor Granville, who is praised by his students at the conclusion of their writing course. Amidst this, we witness a rivalry sparked between Robert Rushton and Halbert Davis. While Halbert is accustomed to privilege and self-importance, he is jealous of Robert, whose character, diligence, and kindness garner admiration, particularly from Hester Paine, a local belle. The conflict between the boys intensifies as Halbert feels insulted by Robert’s interaction with Hester, leading to a confrontation that not only tests their character but also sets the stage for further challenges, including Robert's struggle to maintain his job at the factory amidst Halbert’s social influence. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Adventure stories
Subject Missing persons -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Young men -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Success -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Ocean travel -- Juvenile fiction
Subject India -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Swindlers and swindling -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Fortune -- Juvenile fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 9990
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Mar 17, 2011
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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