Sink or Swim; or, Harry Raymond's Resolve by Jr. Horatio Alger
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"Sink or Swim; or, Harry Raymond's Resolve" by Horatio Alger Jr. is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around Harry Raymond, a determined and resilient boy who faces various challenges in his life as he grows up in a modest household. The narrative explores themes of perseverance, integrity, and the pursuit of success through hard work and moral character. The opening portion introduces Harry as a spirited
student at Vernon High School, where he captivates his classmates with an enthusiastic declamation. Despite his humble background, Harry wins admiration from his peers and a prize for his speaking abilities, which incites jealousy in a wealthy classmate, James Turner. As Harry navigates the complexities of school rivalries and the social dynamics of wealth versus character, he is also confronted with the harsh realities of life when tragedy strikes his family. The foundation is laid for Harry's resolve to succeed despite the odds, reflecting the overarching message of the novel about striving to overcome adversity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Alger, Horatio, Jr., 1832-1899 |
|---|---|
| Title | Sink or Swim; or, Harry Raymond's Resolve |
| 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) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 83.5 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Bildungsromans |
| Subject | Kidnapping -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Poverty -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Success -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Families -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Wealth -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Youth and death -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Arson -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Gentry -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 59517 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-59517-7 |
| Release Date | May 16, 2019 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 521 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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