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Twenty Years of Hus'ling

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Twenty Years of Hus'ling by J.P. Johnston is a captivating autobiographical account that chronicles the remarkable journey of a self-made man navigating the dynamic and often unpredictable world of late 19th-century America. Spanning two decades, Johnston’s narrative is a vivid tapestry of ambition, resourcefulness, and relentless determination, offering readers an intimate glimpse into the life ... Read more

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Twenty Years of Hus'ling by J.P. Johnston is a captivating autobiographical account that chronicles the remarkable journey of a self-made man navigating the dynamic and often unpredictable world of late 19th-century America. Spanning two decades, Johnston’s narrative is a vivid tapestry of ambition, resourcefulness, and relentless determination, offering readers an intimate glimpse into the life
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The Complete Works of O. Henry: Short Stories, Poems and Letters (Best Navigation, Active TOC) (Prometheus Classics)

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This collection gathers together the works by O. Henry in a single, convenient, high quality, and extremely low priced Kindle volume! This book contains now several HTML tables of contents that will make reading a real pleasure! Contents : Cabbages and Kings The Four Million The Trimmed Lamp Heart of the West The Voice of the City The Gentle Grafter Roads of Destiny Options Strictly Business ... Read more

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This collection gathers together the works by O. Henry in a single, convenient, high quality, and extremely low priced Kindle volume! This book contains now several HTML tables of contents that will make reading a real pleasure! Contents : Cabbages and Kings The Four Million The Trimmed Lamp Heart of the West The Voice of the City The Gentle Grafter Roads of Destiny Options Strictly Business
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TOLD BY THE COLONEL

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This collection typically includes stories that are often humorous or satirical in nature, reflecting the social and cultural landscape of the late 19th century. Alden was known for his wit and keen observations, and his stories often provided commentary on various aspects of society, politics, and everyday life during that era.The title "Told by the Colonel" suggests that the stories might be ... Read more

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This collection typically includes stories that are often humorous or satirical in nature, reflecting the social and cultural landscape of the late 19th century. Alden was known for his wit and keen observations, and his stories often provided commentary on various aspects of society, politics, and everyday life during that era.The title "Told by the Colonel" suggests that the stories might be
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Ragged Dick

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Ragged Dick is a Bildungsroman by Horatio Alger. Street Life in New York with the Boot Blacks. It was the first volume in the six volume Ragged Dick Series, and became Alger's all-time bestseller.The tale follows a poor boot black's rise to middle class respectability in 19th-century New York City. It had a favorable reception. Student and Schoolmate reported their readers were delighted with the ... Read more

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Ragged Dick is a Bildungsroman by Horatio Alger. Street Life in New York with the Boot Blacks. It was the first volume in the six volume Ragged Dick Series, and became Alger's all-time bestseller.The tale follows a poor boot black's rise to middle class respectability in 19th-century New York City. It had a favorable reception. Student and Schoolmate reported their readers were delighted with the
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According to Wikipedia: "O. Henry was the pen name of American writer William Sydney Porter (September 11, 1862 – June 5, 1910). O. Henry short stories are known for wit, wordplay, warm characterization and clever twist endings…. Most of O. Henry's stories are set in his own time, the early years of the 20th century. Many take place in New York City, and deal for the most part with ordinary people ... Read more

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According to Wikipedia: "O. Henry was the pen name of American writer William Sydney Porter (September 11, 1862 – June 5, 1910). O. Henry short stories are known for wit, wordplay, warm characterization and clever twist endings…. Most of O. Henry's stories are set in his own time, the early years of the 20th century. Many take place in New York City, and deal for the most part with ordinary people
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Rough and Ready (Illustrated)

Life Among the New York Newsboys

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Rough and Ready is Book #4 in the Ragged Dick series, and another exciting story. Rufus (or "Rough & Ready" as his street name), an entrepreneurial newsboy, escapes with his younger sister from an abusive, drunken step-father, and vows to set up a better life for them even though this step-father does not let it happen so easily. Exciting stuff, and as always, great lessons learned, both morally ... Read more

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Rough and Ready is Book #4 in the Ragged Dick series, and another exciting story. Rufus (or "Rough & Ready" as his street name), an entrepreneurial newsboy, escapes with his younger sister from an abusive, drunken step-father, and vows to set up a better life for them even though this step-father does not let it happen so easily. Exciting stuff, and as always, great lessons learned, both morally
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A Fool For Love

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Francis Lynde is the author of the romantic novel "A Fool for Love". The protagonist of the tale, Jack Bertrand, is a prosperous and aspirational young man who is madly in love with Katherine Winthrop, a friend from childhood. But Katherine is already engaged to Philip Lancaster, a powerful and affluent man. Jack follows Katherine hard because he thinks their love is real and will overcome any ... Read more

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Francis Lynde is the author of the romantic novel "A Fool for Love". The protagonist of the tale, Jack Bertrand, is a prosperous and aspirational young man who is madly in love with Katherine Winthrop, a friend from childhood. But Katherine is already engaged to Philip Lancaster, a powerful and affluent man. Jack follows Katherine hard because he thinks their love is real and will overcome any
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Sam's Chance and How He Improved It

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According to Wikipedia: "Horatio Alger, Jr. (January 13, 1832 July 18, 1899) was a prolific 19th-century American author whose principal output was formulaic juvenile novels that followed the adventures of bootblacks, newsboys, peddlers, buskers, and other impoverished children in their rise from humble backgrounds to lives of respectable middle-class security and comfort. His novels were hugely ... Read more

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According to Wikipedia: "Horatio Alger, Jr. (January 13, 1832 July 18, 1899) was a prolific 19th-century American author whose principal output was formulaic juvenile novels that followed the adventures of bootblacks, newsboys, peddlers, buskers, and other impoverished children in their rise from humble backgrounds to lives of respectable middle-class security and comfort. His novels were hugely
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Whirligigs

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"Whirligigs" by O. Henry is a collection of short stories that showcases the author's signature humor and irony. Published in the early 20th century, the book provides a satirical look at urban life, particularly in New York City. O. Henry's stories are renowned for their clever twists and narrative surprises, which reveal the intricacies of everyday life and human nature. The collection features ... Read more

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"Whirligigs" by O. Henry is a collection of short stories that showcases the author's signature humor and irony. Published in the early 20th century, the book provides a satirical look at urban life, particularly in New York City. O. Henry's stories are renowned for their clever twists and narrative surprises, which reveal the intricacies of everyday life and human nature. The collection features
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Helping Himself or Grant Thornton's Ambition

by Alger, Horatio ...

According to Wikipedia: "Horatio Alger, Jr. (January 13, 1832 July 18, 1899) was a prolific 19th-century American author whose principal output was formulaic juvenile novels that followed the adventures of bootblacks, newsboys, peddlers, buskers, and other impoverished children in their rise from humble backgrounds to lives of respectable middle-class security and comfort. His novels were hugely ... Read more

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According to Wikipedia: "Horatio Alger, Jr. (January 13, 1832 July 18, 1899) was a prolific 19th-century American author whose principal output was formulaic juvenile novels that followed the adventures of bootblacks, newsboys, peddlers, buskers, and other impoverished children in their rise from humble backgrounds to lives of respectable middle-class security and comfort. His novels were hugely
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Ragged Dick

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Dick Hunter is a shoeshiner working and living on the streets of New York City in the mid-19th century. Despite being dealt a bad hand, Dick attempts to extricate himself from his situation and become respectable. But it won't be easy, thanks to the bullies, con men, and thieves that roam the city. Dick has to outmatch them with his wits, his work ethic, his honesty, and a bit of luck.Ragged Dick ... Read more

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Dick Hunter is a shoeshiner working and living on the streets of New York City in the mid-19th century. Despite being dealt a bad hand, Dick attempts to extricate himself from his situation and become respectable. But it won't be easy, thanks to the bullies, con men, and thieves that roam the city. Dick has to outmatch them with his wits, his work ethic, his honesty, and a bit of luck.Ragged Dick
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