000 02439cam a22003493u 4500
001 6365
003 UtSlPG
005 20260610133151.0
006 m
007 cr n
008 260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d
040 _aUtSlPG
041 7 _aen
_2iso639-1
050 4 _aPZ
100 1 _aStratemeyer, Edward,
_d1862-1930
245 1 0 _aRichard Dare's Venture; Or, Striking Out for Himself
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2004-08-01
508 _aProduced by Laura Stewart, Juliet Sutherland, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520 _a"Richard Dare's Venture; Or, Striking Out for Himself" by Edward Stratemeyer is a novel likely written in the late 19th century, specifically aimed at a young audience, particularly boys. The story follows a determined young man named Richard Dare as he leaves his small, sleepy village to seek his fortune in the bustling city of New York. With little money but plenty of ambition, Richard is confronted by the challenges of urban life while trying to maintain his personal virtues, which were instilled in him by his mother. At the start of the book, Richard struggles with the limitations of his rural life and the responsibilities of caring for his family. After a serious accident involving his father, Richard resolves to venture into New York City to find work. Despite his mother's initial reservations, he prepares to leave and embarks on his journey. The opening chapters showcase his courage, optimism, and the harsh realities he faces during his travels, including the dangers of the city and the vulnerability of being a newcomer. As he navigates his way through mishaps, such as a train wreck, Richard’s character begins to shine, reflecting his resolve and resilience amidst uncertainty. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aChristian life -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aNew York (N.Y.) -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aYoung men -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aSuccess -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aBooksellers and bookselling -- Juvenile fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/6365
999 _c48387
_d48387