Budd Boyd's Triumph; or, The Boy-Firm of Fox Island by William P. Chipman

"Budd Boyd's Triumph; or, The Boy-Firm of Fox Island" by William P. Chipman is a novel written in the late 19th century. The book follows the journey of a young boy named Budd Boyd as he seeks employment and navigates the challenges of farm life, eventually embarking on an entrepreneurial venture with a newfound friend, Judd Floyd. As Budd grapples with hardships and develops resilience, themes of friendship, ambition, and the pursuit of a better life are central to the narrative. The opening of the story sets a somber mood, describing a cold March day as Budd Boyd walks along a highway in search of work. He is a determined and strong young man, despite the challenges he faces, and the narrative explores his interactions with Mr. Benton, a strict and unkind farmer who hires him. Budd endures hard labor under Benton’s harsh conditions, reflecting on his troubled past while displaying a remarkable spirit of perseverance. Through his journey, including a significant accident and the arrival of his friend, the foundation is laid for Budd's transition from a life of labor to an enterprising venture as he and Judd explore the potential of starting their own business on Fox Island. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Creator Chipman, William P. (William Pendleton), 1854-1937
Title Budd Boyd's Triumph; or, The Boy-Firm of Fox Island
Credits Produced by Al Haines
Reading Level Reading ease score: 78.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Fishing -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Friendship -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Country life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Avarice -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Youth -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Diligence -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Success -- Juvenile fiction
Category Text
eBook-No. 39732
Release Date
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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