02124cam a22003373u 4500 528 UtSlPG 20260610133032.0 m cr n 260607r2006||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PZ PS Alger, Horatio, Jr., 1832-1899 Joe the Hotel Boy; Or, Winning out by Pluck Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2006 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2006-03-18 Produced by Charles Keller and David Widger "Joe the Hotel Boy; Or, Winning Out by Pluck" by Horatio Alger, Jr. is a novel written in the late 19th century that focuses on the themes of perseverance and resilience. The story follows a young boy named Joe Bodley, who faces various hardships and challenges as he strives to succeed in life, including working in different hotels and dealing with complex adult situations, all while maintaining his integrity. The opening of the novel introduces Joe during a storm with a wealthy friend, highlighting the disparity between their backgrounds. Joe is the grandson of a hermit, who he supports through hunting and fishing. As the narrative progresses, we learn about Joe's mysterious past, his sense of duty towards his uncle, and his dreams of discovering the truth about his family. The initial chapters set the stage for Joe's journey, filled with trials and adventures, establishing both the character’s determination to rise above his circumstances and the various evildoers he will soon encounter. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Swindlers and swindling -- Fiction Conduct of life -- Fiction Pennsylvania -- History -- 19th century -- Fiction Hotels, motels, etc. -- Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/528 42656 42656