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100 1 _aBrowne, George Waldo,
_d1851-1930
245 1 0 _aLittle Hickory; or, Ragged Rob's young republic
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2022
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
490 1 _aBound-to-win library; no. 4
500 _aRelease date is 2022-07-15
508 _aDemian Katz, Craig Kirkwood, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (Images courtesy of the Digital Library@Villanova University.)
520 _a"Little Hickory; or, Ragged Rob's Young Republic" by George Waldo Browne is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around a young bootblack named Ragged Rob, also known as Little Hickory, who navigates the challenging landscape of New York City, meets various characters, and ultimately finds himself embroiled in a series of adventures that illustrate themes of friendship, courage, and aspiration against the backdrop of urban struggles. The opening of the book sets the stage for Little Hickory's encounters in the bustling city, where he meets Deacon Elihu Cornhill, a bewildered newcomer from the countryside. Their interaction quickly escalates as Deacon Cornhill becomes a target for theft, prompting Rob to spring into action. Despite the chaos, he manages to retrieve the lost belongings. Through this lively introduction, we are drawn into the rich tapestry of characters and conflicts, highlighting the stark contrast between innocence and the urban environment. As Rob's story unfolds, it hints at deeper themes of belonging and the pursuit of a greater life amid adversity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cUnited States: Street & Smith, 1901
653 _aAdventure stories
653 _aTeenage boys -- Fiction
653 _aPoor -- Fiction
830 0 _aBound-to-win library; no. 4
856 4 _uhttps://digital.library.villanova.edu/Item/vudl:689010
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/68532
999 _c109336
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