TY  - BOOK
AU  - Alger,Horatio,Jr
TI  - Struggling Upward, or Luke Larkin's Luck
AV  - PZPS 
PY  - 2004///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
KW  - Adventure and adventurers -- Juvenile fiction
KW  - Swindlers and swindling -- Juvenile fiction
KW  - Robbers and outlaws -- Juvenile fiction
KW  - New England -- History -- 19th century -- Juvenile fiction
N1  - Release date is 2004-04-01; Digitized by Cardinalis Etext Press [C.E.K.] Modified for Project Gutenberg by Andrew Sly; Original publication data not identified
N2  - "Struggling Upward, or Luke Larkin's Luck" by Horatio Alger, Jr. is a novel written in the late 19th century. The book follows Luke Larkin, a determined and resourceful young boy who struggles against adversity and societal class differences in his small town of Groveton. As he navigates challenges, including a competitive skating contest against the privileged Randolph Duncan, Luke's character and integrity are put to the test, highlighting themes of perseverance, morality, and the socioeconomic divide.  The opening of the book introduces a lively scene with boys gathered at a pond for a skating contest. Luke Larkin, a hardworking boy from a less affluent background, is up against Randolph Duncan, the wealthy son of the town's bank president. Tension arises as the stakes for the contest are high—a Waterbury watch is offered as a prize. As the race unfolds, an incident occurs that seemingly foils Luke's chances. The narrative sets the stage for the ensuing drama of class rivalry, friendship, and Luke's quest for self-improvement, laying the groundwork for his journey through both triumph and heartache. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
UR  - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/5417
ER  -