02376cam a22003493u 4500 21632 UtSlPG 20260610133510.0 m cr n 260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PZ Alger, Horatio, Jr., 1832-1899 Fame and Fortune; or, The Progress of Richard Hunter Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2007 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2007-05-28 Produced by Sigal Alon, Fox in the Stars, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net "Fame and Fortune; or, The Progress of Richard Hunter" by Horatio Alger, Jr. is a novel written in the late 19th century. This story continues the journey of Richard Hunter, previously introduced as "Ragged Dick," showcasing his struggle from poverty and street life towards respectability and ambition. The narrative focuses on themes of hard work, education, and the pursuit of a better life, illustrating the experiences of young boys in urban America during that time. At the start of the novel, Dick and his friend Henry Fosdick are moving into a new boarding house, reflecting on their recent ascension from a life of vagabondage to one of relative comfort and stability. The narrative provides insights into their optimistic outlook as they begin working respectable jobs after overcoming significant hardships. Dick's previous life as a boot-black is juxtaposed against his current situation, emphasizing his desire for respectability and aspirations for a brighter future. The beginning sets the stage for Dick’s challenges and triumphs as he navigates a new social landscape, determined to succeed and help his friends along the way. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Orphans -- Fiction Swindlers and swindling -- Fiction Friendship -- Fiction Conduct of life -- Fiction New York (N.Y.) -- History -- 1865-1898 -- Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/21632 62778 62778