The Young Bank Messenger by Jr. Horatio Alger
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| Author | Alger, Horatio, Jr., 1832-1899 |
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| Title | The Young Bank Messenger |
| Note | Reading ease score: 85.9 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
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| Summary | "The Young Bank Messenger" by Horatio Alger, Jr. is a coming-of-age novel written in the late 19th century. The story centers around a young boy named Ernest Ray, who has grown up believing that an old man named Peter Brant is his uncle. As Peter lies on his deathbed, a significant family secret emerges, revealing that Ernest is actually the son of a wealthy family, but has been raised by Peter due to familial disputes over inheritance. Following Peter's death, Ernest must navigate his newfound independence and the challenges that come with being alone in the world. The opening of the book introduces the reader to Ernest and Uncle Peter in a lonely cabin in the prairies of Western Iowa. As Peter is weak and nearing death, he reveals crucial information about Ernest's background, including the existence of hidden money meant for him. After Peter's passing, a sympathetic neighbor, Luke Robbins, and a dubious tramp named Tom Burns, who has been eavesdropping on their conversation, enter the scene. The tension escalates as Tom plans to steal from Ernest, leading to various confrontations that test Ernest's resolve and character. Through these interactions, the stage is set for Ernest's journey into the wider world, where he must prove himself as both a messenger and a young man of integrity. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Inheritance and succession -- Fiction |
| Subject | Conduct of life -- Fiction |
| Subject | Criminals -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 25150 |
| Release Date | Apr 23, 2008 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 3, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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