Terry's Trials and Triumphs by J. Macdonald Oxley
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"Terry's Trials and Triumphs" by J. Macdonald Oxley is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around a young boy named Terry Ahearn who comes from harsh beginnings in Halifax, facing struggles within a rough neighborhood known as Blind Alley. As the plot unfolds, Terry saves the life of Miss Drummond, leading to unexpected opportunities that challenge him to rise above his circumstances. The opening of the
novel introduces Terry as a scrappy youth involved in a street fight to help a friend, showcasing his brave but impulsive nature. The narrative quickly sets the stage for Terry's challenging environment, framed against the backdrop of the Civil War and the lively activities around Long Wharf. Following his daring rescue of Miss Drummond from drowning, Terry’s world begins to shift, presenting him with new possibilities and hopes for a better life. This part of the story lays the groundwork for an exploration of Terry’s character as he navigates his ambitions and confronts the trials that come with his newfound prospects. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Oxley, J. Macdonald (James Macdonald), 1855-1907 |
|---|---|
| Title | Terry's Trials and Triumphs |
| Credits | Produced by Al Haines |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 75.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Adventure stories |
| Subject | Boys -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Halifax (N.S.) -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Poor families -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 33754 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-33754-8 |
| Release Date | Sep 17, 2010 |
| Last Update | Jan 7, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 607 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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