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Ben, the Luggage Boy
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Ben, the Luggage Boy

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Venture into the heart of 19th-century New York City with Horatio Alger's "Ben, the Luggage Boy; or, Among the Wharves." This historical fiction classic vividly portrays the bustling street life of a bygone era, where fortunes could be made and lost in a single day.

Follow the journey of Ben, a young orphan navigating the complexities of city life and working as a luggage boy among the wharves. Alger masterfully weaves a tale of resilience and opportunity, showcasing the timeless "rags to riches" narrative that has captivated readers for generations.

Experience the sights and sounds of old New York as Ben confronts challenges and strives for a better life. "Ben, the Luggage Boy" offers a compelling glimpse into a pivotal period in American history. Rediscover this enduring story of ambition, perseverance, and the enduring promise of the American dream.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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Format
Hardback
Publisher
Anson Street Press
Date
28 March 2025
Pages
168
ISBN
9781023235310

This title is printed to order. This book may have been self-published. If so, we cannot guarantee the quality of the content. In the main most books will have gone through the editing process however some may not. We therefore suggest that you be aware of this before ordering this book. If in doubt check either the author or publisher’s details as we are unable to accept any returns unless they are faulty. Please contact us if you have any questions.

Venture into the heart of 19th-century New York City with Horatio Alger's "Ben, the Luggage Boy; or, Among the Wharves." This historical fiction classic vividly portrays the bustling street life of a bygone era, where fortunes could be made and lost in a single day.

Follow the journey of Ben, a young orphan navigating the complexities of city life and working as a luggage boy among the wharves. Alger masterfully weaves a tale of resilience and opportunity, showcasing the timeless "rags to riches" narrative that has captivated readers for generations.

Experience the sights and sounds of old New York as Ben confronts challenges and strives for a better life. "Ben, the Luggage Boy" offers a compelling glimpse into a pivotal period in American history. Rediscover this enduring story of ambition, perseverance, and the enduring promise of the American dream.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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Format
Hardback
Publisher
Anson Street Press
Date
28 March 2025
Pages
168
ISBN
9781023235310