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Andy Gordon. The Fortunes Of A Young Janitor
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Horatio Alger Jr. (1832 - 1899), began his writing career by publishing in local newspapers. He turned professional in 1849, when a Boston magazine, the Pictorial National Library purchased a poem and two essays. Alger wrote four adult novels, and one adult novella, but he gained notoriety when his friendship with 'William Taylor Adams', a boys' author, changed Horatio's interest to writing for the juvenile market. Andy Gordon, or the Fortune's of a Young Janitor is one of Horatio Alger's 'formulaic rags-to-riches' written books for boys. It is a simple tale, yet has many twists and turns. As a janitor at the school which he attends, Andrew Gordon works hard to help support his widowed mother, and studies diligently to improve their lot. A classmate's lies, a scheming neighbor, thieves in the night, and a shiftless boss, add to Andy's difficulties. With the aid of two elderly women, a generous, kind uncle, and Andy's own intelligence and honesty, our hero manages to rise above his poor circumstances and help his widowed mother to move up in the world.
| Author: Horatio Alger Jr. |
| Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform |
| Publication Date: Jun 06, 2016 |
| Number of Pages: 242 pages |
| Language: English |
| Binding: Paperback |
| ISBN-10: 1533645663 |
| ISBN-13: 9781533645661 |
Andy Gordon. The Fortunes Of A Young Janitor
$16.89
Horatio Alger Jr. (1832 - 1899), began his writing career by publishing in local newspapers. He turned professional in 1849, when a Boston magazine, the Pictorial National Library purchased a poem and two essays. Alger wrote four adult novels, and one adult novella, but he gained notoriety when his friendship with 'William Taylor Adams', a boys' author, changed Horatio's interest to writing for the juvenile market. Andy Gordon, or the Fortune's of a Young Janitor is one of Horatio Alger's 'formulaic rags-to-riches' written books for boys. It is a simple tale, yet has many twists and turns. As a janitor at the school which he attends, Andrew Gordon works hard to help support his widowed mother, and studies diligently to improve their lot. A classmate's lies, a scheming neighbor, thieves in the night, and a shiftless boss, add to Andy's difficulties. With the aid of two elderly women, a generous, kind uncle, and Andy's own intelligence and honesty, our hero manages to rise above his poor circumstances and help his widowed mother to move up in the world.
| Author: Horatio Alger Jr. |
| Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform |
| Publication Date: Jun 06, 2016 |
| Number of Pages: 242 pages |
| Language: English |
| Binding: Paperback |
| ISBN-10: 1533645663 |
| ISBN-13: 9781533645661 |
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