02271cam a22003373u 4500001000400000003000700004005001700011006000200028007000500030008004100035040001100076041001700087050001100104100003600115245002700151264005100178300004700229336002600276337002600302338003600328500003100364508005600395520123400451534004501685653002301730653003301753653003101786653005801817856004101875999001701916293UtSlPG20260610133029.0mcr n260607r2006||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPZaPS1 aAlger, Horatio, Jr.,d1832-189910aPaul Prescott's Charge 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2006  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2006-03-15  aProduced by An Anonymous Volunteer and David Widger  a"Paul Prescott's Charge" by Horatio Alger, Jr. is a novel aimed at young readers, likely written in the late 19th century. The book follows the story of a young boy named Paul Prescott, whose life takes a tragic turn upon the death of his father. Left alone in the world, Paul grapples with the responsibilities and challenges that arise from a debt his father accrued, along with his determination to pay it off.  The opening of the story introduces us to Paul's difficult home life and the stern figure of Squire Newcome, who represents authority and societal expectations. As we dive into Paul's world, we meet his mischievous friend Ben, who provides a lighthearted contrast to the serious themes of loss and responsibility. After the death of his father, Paul makes the courageous decision to run away and seek a better life, motivated by his father's wishes and the promise of adventure. Paul's journey begins as he leaves the oppressive environment of the Poor House, promising to confront the challenges ahead with determination and hope for the future. The narrative establishes a rich backdrop for themes of perseverance, friendship, and the quest for a brighter existence. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aOrphans -- Fiction  aRunaway teenagers -- Fiction  aConduct of life -- Fiction  aNew York (N.Y.) -- History -- 19th century -- Fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/293  c42421d42421