02376cam a22003253u 4500 26355 UtSlPG 20260610133613.0 m cr n 260607r2008||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PZ Alger, Horatio, Jr., 1832-1899 Tom, The Bootblack; or, The Road to Success 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 2008-08-18 Produced by David Edwards and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.) "Tom, The Bootblack; or, The Road to Success" by Horatio Alger, Jr. is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story follows a young boy named Tom, who earns a living as a bootblack in New York City while caring for an elderly man named Jacob, who he believes to be his grandfather. The narrative sets the stage for themes of perseverance, hope, and the quest for personal success, reflecting the typical rags-to-riches motif prevalent in Alger's works. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Tom and his humble life as he provides for himself and Jacob. Tom's character is painted as energetic and determined, embodying the spirit of independence as he balances work and familial care. After a brief interaction with Mrs. Flanagan, a kind neighbor who assists with their meals, Tom heads out to earn his daily wage. Meanwhile, Jacob is revealed to be a miser, secretly hoarding a small stash of money while pretending to be impoverished. This complex dynamic foreshadows significant developments as Tom's resourcefulness is tested, and Jacob's secrets come to light, setting a course for Tom's impending adventures and search for his identity. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction Boys -- Juvenile fiction Adventure and adventurers -- Juvenile fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/26355 67299 67299