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Revised by Richard Tonsing.  a"Chester Rand; or, The New Path to Fortune" by Horatio Alger Jr. is a novel written in the late 19th century. It follows the struggles and aspirations of Chester Rand, a young boy working to support his ailing mother after the death of his father. The narrative explores themes of perseverance, morality, and the pursuit of success in a challenging economic landscape.  The opening of the book introduces Chester Rand, who is employed as a clerk in Silas Tripp's village grocery store. Chester's family is in dire financial straits after the closure of his mother's shoe shop, and he hopes to negotiate a raise to four dollars a week. However, his miserly employer refuses and instead offers to cut his wages, leading Chester to ultimately resign. The story sets the stage for Chester's quest for employment and fortune, hinting at the values of hard work and integrity that will guide him through future challenges. The dialogue reveals Chester's resilience and the harsh realities of the working class during that era. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aFriendship -- Fiction  aConduct of life -- Fiction  aAdventure and adventurers -- Fiction  aArtists -- Fiction  aNew York (N.Y.) -- History -- 1865-1898 -- Fiction  aPennsylvania -- History -- 19th century -- Fiction  aWest (U.S.) -- History -- 19th century -- Fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/23108  c64160d64160