02392cam a22003733u 4500 68436 UtSlPG 20260610134559.0 m cr n 260607r20221909utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PZ Webster, Frank V. Only a farm boy; or, Dan Hardy's rise in life Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2022 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2022-07-01 David Edwards, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net "Only a Farm Boy; or, Dan Hardy's Rise in Life" by Frank V. Webster is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around Dan Hardy, a hardworking farm boy struggling under the harsh and miserly conditions set by his employer, Mr. Savage. Despite his difficult circumstances, Dan possesses ambitions for a better life and is determined to educate himself, although he faces numerous obstacles along the way. At the start of the novel, we meet Dan Hardy as he toils on Mr. Savage's farm, where he endures constant criticism and excessive labor in exchange for basic necessities. The narrative introduces us to his challenging life, including his longing for his deceased mother and his aspirations for a more fulfilling future. The opening also hints at a mysterious stranger who shows interest in the local community, setting the stage for potential intrigue. As Dan grapples with the drudgeries of farm life, he encounters various situations, including a dangerous bull incident, that highlight both his resourcefulness and the trials he must navigate in pursuit of a brighter future. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: United States: Cupples & Leon Company, 1909 Adventure stories Boys -- Juvenile fiction Farm life -- Juvenile fiction Trials -- Juvenile fiction Burglary -- Juvenile fiction Career development -- Juvenile fiction Nuttall, Charles, 1872-1934 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/68436 109246 109246