Alger, Horatio, Jr. 1832-1899 creator Stratemeyer, Edward 1862-1930 text utu 2018 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Falling in with Fortune; Or, The Experiences of a Young Secretary" by Horatio Alger, Jr. is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story follows Robert Frost, a young boy who, due to the cruel treatment of his step-father, leaves home to seek independence and fortune in Chicago. Throughout his journey, Robert faces numerous challenges as he navigates his new life, ultimately gaining a position as a private secretary to a wealthy woman, Mrs. Vernon, while also dealing with the dangers posed by a treacherous relative. At the start of the narrative, Robert receives a telegram from his friend Dick Marden, detailing Marden's business trip to California. Shortly after, Robert is unexpectedly fired from his position at a ticket office due to a family obligation of his boss, which leaves him in search of work with dwindling funds. As he struggles to find employment, he inadvertently becomes embroiled in a situation where he is falsely accused of theft in a store. Fortunately, he is exonerated with the help of a clergyman. Following this incident, Robert encounters Mrs. Vernon, who hires him as her private secretary, thus setting the stage for a series of adventures and trials that will test his character and resolve. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2018-11-18 Produced by Shane McDonald Original publication data not identified Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction Young men -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction Voyages and travels -- Juvenile fiction Diligence -- Juvenile fiction Success -- Juvenile fiction Nephews -- Juvenile fiction Criminals -- Juvenile fiction Chicago (Ill.) -- History -- 19th century -- Juvenile fiction Private secretaries -- Juvenile fiction PZ Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/58304 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/58304 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134337.0 58304