The Telegraph Messenger Boy; Or, The Straight Road to Success by Ellis
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"The Telegraph Messenger Boy; Or, The Straight Road to Success" by Edward S. Ellis is a novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative follows the life of a young boy named Ben Mayberry, showcasing his aspirations and struggles as he navigates through challenges, including bullying and economic hardship, on his journey toward success. The story is both a coming-of-age tale and an adventure, highlighting themes of perseverance, bravery, and the
importance of education. The opening of the novel introduces Ben Mayberry as he floats on a log down a river, drawing taunts and stones from wealthier boys on the bank, leading to a confrontation. Despite the mockery, Ben's bravery shines through as he engages one of the boys in a fight, demonstrating his resilience and fighting spirit. Afterward, he expresses a desire to work to help his widowed mother, indicating his determination and responsibility. Ben's character is quickly established as both intelligent and hardworking, setting the stage for his journey as he embarks on a career as a messenger boy, which opens doors to various opportunities and adventures that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Ellis, Edward Sylvester, 1840-1916 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Telegraph Messenger Boy; Or, The Straight Road to Success |
| Credits |
Produced by Roger Frank and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 75.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Children -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Adventure stories |
| Subject | Poverty -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Youth -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Diligence -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Success -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Mothers and sons -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Courage -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Telegraph -- Employees -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 25859 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-25859-1 |
| Release Date | Jun 20, 2008 |
| Last Update | Jan 3, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1744 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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