Alger, Horatio, Jr. 1832-1899 creator text utu 2007 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Randy of the River; Or, The Adventures of a Young Deckhand" by Horatio Alger, Jr. is a novel written in the early 20th century. This coming-of-age story centers around a young boy named Randy Thompson, who takes on the responsibilities of a deckhand on a Hudson River steamboat, showcasing themes of hard work, honesty, and the adventures of youth. As he navigates various challenges and adventures, readers can expect to witness Randy's character development and moral growth. The opening of the story introduces us to Randy, a bright and determined fourteen-year-old who enjoys fishing with his friend Jack. We learn about Randy's close-knit family and the challenges they face, particularly his father's struggle with rheumatism, which puts financial strain on the family. The chapter sets up a conflict with Bob Bangs, a town bully, who attempts to assert his superiority over Randy due to his wealth. This dynamic foreshadows further confrontations and moral lessons that Randy will encounter as he embarks on his adventures on the river. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2007-05-11 Produced by David Edwards and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) Original publication data not identified Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction Boats and boating -- Juvenile fiction Poverty -- Juvenile fiction Bullies -- Juvenile fiction PZ Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/21416 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/21416 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133508.0 21416