The Young Musician; Or, Fighting His Way

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Synopsis:
Horatio Alger books... These are «rags-to-riches» stories, its' heroes rise from poverty to wealth, they are patient, smart and determined to their white collar work. They know that hard work is the only key to success. However, it's not all about hardworking. Only random acts of courage let the poor boys to find a benefactor who will bring them to better life. The author was as widely read as Mark Twain. Some people even call him the father of the American Dream. Yes, that's Horatio Alger. Horatio Alger was born in 1832 in Chelsea, Massachusetts. The son of a minister, Alger went to Harvard. Thirty-four year-old, he moved to New York and started assisting the homeless boys. His stories are full of compassion for street urchins, for abandoned children in New York City. "The Young Musician; Or, Fighting His Way" is a great example of realistic «rags-to-riches» stories. It happened in Norton. Sixteen years old orphan Phillip is forced by Mr. Pope to lead a life of a pauper. Although the boy resists, he is brought to the poorhouse against his will. The heroes' only property is his violin. He leaves the hometown in search of better life. Read the book to find out if he will be able to save his violin and to get in a decent private school! The book will definitely keep you off the computer and away from the TV! Feel the bootstrapping mentality of the time with Horatio Alger's juvenile novel "The Young Musician; Or, Fighting His Way".

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