02389cam a22003613u 4500 10724 UtSlPG 20260610133246.0 m cr n 260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PZ Alger, Horatio, Jr., 1832-1899 The Store Boy Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2004 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2004-01-01 E-text prepared by booksmith HTML file produced by David Widger "The Store Boy" by Horatio Alger Jr. is a novel likely written in the late 19th century, during a time when stories of young men overcoming adversity were popular in American literature. The narrative centers around Ben Barclay, a hardworking boy who faces various challenges as he strives to support his widowed mother while working in a local grocery store and navigating encounters with a range of characters, including a threatening tramp and his wealthy rival Tom Davenport. The opening of the book introduces readers to Ben as he meets a rough-looking tramp who attempts to intimidate him and demands money. Despite the tramp's aggressive inquiries, Ben cleverly manages to protect the money he collected from his employer. After an encounter with the tramp, Ben meets Rose Gardiner, a girl he admires, and the two exchange pleasantries as they head towards town. The narrative sets the stage for themes of bravery, morality, and the complexities of social class, particularly through Ben's struggles to keep his family secure as they face the possibility of losing their home due to financial pressures applied by Squire Davenport. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction Adventure and adventurers -- Juvenile fiction Mystery and detective stories Swindlers and swindling -- Juvenile fiction New York (N.Y.) -- History -- 1865-1898 -- Juvenile fiction Real estate agents -- Juvenile fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/10724 52177 52177