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100 1 _aAlger, Horatio, Jr.,
_d1832-1899
245 1 0 _aHerbert Carter's Legacy; Or, the Inventor's Son
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2004-07-01
508 _aProduced by Juliet Sutherland, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team This HTML file produced by David Widger
520 _a"Herbert Carter's Legacy; Or, the Inventor's Son" by Horatio Alger, Jr. is a novel written in the late 19th century that explores themes of perseverance, social class, and the moral growth of young boys. The story centers around Herbert Carter, a boy coming of age in a small village named Wrayburn, and his struggles with poverty, bullying, and the expectations of adulthood. Through Herbert's interactions and the challenges he faces, the novel delves into the dynamics of wealth and character, juxtaposing Herbert's noble spirit with the arrogance of those who are more affluent. The opening of the book introduces us to Herbert as he encounters peer bullying from James Leech, a wealthier boy taunting him about a patch on his pants, a symbol of his family's financial struggles. Despite this humiliation, Herbert shows resilience and stands up for himself, demonstrating his strong moral character. After school, Herbert deals with his family's pressing financial troubles, particularly the mortgage on their modest home, which is at risk due to his mother's inability to pay. The narrative reveals Herbert's source of income through delivering letters and expresses his hopes that his recently deceased uncle may have left assistance for them. As the story unfolds, it becomes clear that Herbert's internal struggles with poverty and pride will shape his journey towards adulthood and self-advancement, setting the stage for the challenges he will face ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aConduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aSocial classes -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aInheritance and succession -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aMothers and sons -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aCountry life -- New York (State) -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aNew York (State) -- History -- 19th century -- Juvenile fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/6162
999 _c48184
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