Publisher's Synopsis
""Rough and Ready or Life Among the New York Newsboys"" is a novel written by Horatio Alger Jr. that tells the story of a young boy named Ben Stanton who becomes a newsboy in New York City. The book follows Ben's struggles as he tries to make a living selling newspapers on the streets and his encounters with other newsboys, some of whom become his friends and others who become his enemies. Throughout the book, Ben learns valuable lessons about hard work, determination, and the importance of honesty and integrity. The novel provides a glimpse into the lives of working-class children in the late 19th century and highlights the challenges they faced in a rapidly changing urban environment. Alger's writing style is engaging and accessible, making this book an enjoyable read for both children and adults. Overall, ""Rough and Ready or Life Among the New York Newsboys"" is a classic coming-of-age story that offers insight into the social and economic realities of the time period.1869. Alger is the original rags-to-riches guy, often credited with inventing the strive-and-succeed spirit that inspired boys to work hard and advance themselves in order to achieve the American Dream. This theme resonates throughout his numerous writings. This is the fourth volume of his Ragged Dick Series. Alger writes in the Preface: Its second title, Life Among the New York Newsboys describes its character and purpose. While the young hero may be regarded as a favorable example of his class, the circumstances of his lot, aggravated by the persecutions of an intemperate parent, are unfortunately too common, as any one at all familiar with the history of the neglected street children in our cities will readily acknowledge. If Rough and Ready has more virtues and fewer faults than most of his class, his history will at least teach the valuable lesson that honesty and good principles are not incompatible even with the greatest social disadvantages, and will, it is hoped, serve as an incentive and stimulus to the young people who may read it. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
