Browne, George Waldo 1851-1930 creator text utu 2022 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Little Hickory; or, Ragged Rob's Young Republic" by George Waldo Browne is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around a young bootblack named Ragged Rob, also known as Little Hickory, who navigates the challenging landscape of New York City, meets various characters, and ultimately finds himself embroiled in a series of adventures that illustrate themes of friendship, courage, and aspiration against the backdrop of urban struggles. The opening of the book sets the stage for Little Hickory's encounters in the bustling city, where he meets Deacon Elihu Cornhill, a bewildered newcomer from the countryside. Their interaction quickly escalates as Deacon Cornhill becomes a target for theft, prompting Rob to spring into action. Despite the chaos, he manages to retrieve the lost belongings. Through this lively introduction, we are drawn into the rich tapestry of characters and conflicts, highlighting the stark contrast between innocence and the urban environment. As Rob's story unfolds, it hints at deeper themes of belonging and the pursuit of a greater life amid adversity. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2022-07-15 Demian Katz, Craig Kirkwood, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (Images courtesy of the Digital Library@Villanova University.) Originally published: United States: Street & Smith, 1901 Adventure stories Teenage boys -- Fiction Poor -- Fiction PZ United States: Street & Smith, 1901 https://digital.library.villanova.edu/Item/vudl:689010 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/68532 https://digital.library.villanova.edu/Item/vudl:689010 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/68532 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134601.0 68532