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100 1 _aAlger, Horatio, Jr.,
_d1832-1899
245 1 0 _aTimothy Crump's Ward: A Story of American Life
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2003
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2003-11-01
508 _aProduced by Charles Aldarondo, and David Widger
520 _a"Timothy Crump's Ward: A Story of American Life" by Horatio Alger is a novel written during the mid-19th century. The narrative centers around Timothy Crump, a struggling cooper, and his family as they navigate the hardships of life in New York City, focusing particularly on themes of poverty, resilience, and the importance of charity and support. The story introduces major characters, including Timothy's wife, Mary, their son Jack, and the cynical Aunt Rachel, setting the stage for exploring their lives and relationships amid financial difficulties. The opening of the novel presents a grim picture of the Crump family's struggles as they face the harshness of a cold winter with dwindling resources. Timothy is unemployed, and Aunt Rachel's pessimism clashed with Mary’s gentle optimism. The family’s dynamics are strained by financial worries, yet they find moments of resilience and care, notably with young Jack's little efforts to contribute and the unconditional love between family members. As the narrative progresses, the Crumps remain hopeful for better times while grappling with unforeseen challenges and maintaining a sense of community and compassion amid their trials. This setup hints at the story’s exploration of societal issues, familial relationships, and ethical dilemmas, inviting readers to reflect on what it means to persevere against adversity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aDetective and mystery stories
653 _aConduct of life -- Fiction
653 _aFoundlings -- Fiction
653 _aKidnapping -- Fiction
653 _aCounterfeits and counterfeiting -- Fiction
653 _aNew York (N.Y.) -- History -- 1775-1865 -- Fiction
653 _aPhiladelphia (Pa.) -- History -- 19th century -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/4660
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