02161cam a22003253u 4500 26075 UtSlPG 20260610133610.0 m cr n 260607r2008||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Alger, Horatio, Jr., 1832-1899 The Erie Train Boy Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2008 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2008-07-16 Etext produced by Gary Sandino, from a scanned UC library book kindly provided by the Internet Archive (www.archive.org.) HTML file produced by David Widger "The Erie Train Boy" by Horatio Alger Jr. is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around young Fred Fenton, who works as a train boy on the Erie road, navigating the challenges and adventures of city life while supporting his struggling family. The plot highlights themes of innocence, social class, and the quest for personal integrity in a world rife with deception. At the start of the book, we are introduced to Joshua Bascom, a naive farmer's son visiting New York City for the first time, who becomes the victim of a pickpocket, Ferdinand Morris, losing his wallet. Meanwhile, young Fred Fenton, the train boy, shows his resourcefulness by helping Joshua navigate the unfamiliar city. They encounter various characters, including a jeweler and a suspicious "fancy man," who add layers of intrigue to the narrative. The opening sets the stage for intersecting lives, depicting the dangers of urban life while hinting at Fred's growing maturity and the unlikely friendships that may blossom amidst chaos. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Railroads -- Fiction Swindlers and swindling -- Fiction Conduct of life -- Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/26075 67076 67076