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050 4 _aPZ
100 1 _aOptic, Oliver,
_d1822-1897
245 1 0 _aNow or Never; Or, The Adventures of Bobby Bright: A Story for Young Folks
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2005
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2005-01-23
508 _aE-text prepared by Al Haines
520 _a"Now or Never; Or, The Adventures of Bobby Bright: A Story for Young Folks" by Optic is a novel aimed at young readers, likely written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around a clever and brave boy named Bobby Bright, who faces various challenges and moral dilemmas as he navigates his youth, emphasizing the importance of integrity and character over material success. At the start of the narrative, we meet Bobby fishing with his friend Tom Spicer when they encounter a runaway horse pulling a chaiss with a terrified lady. Bobby’s quick thinking leads him to risk his own safety to stop the horse, demonstrating his bravery and strong sense of duty. After saving the lady, Bobby receives a generous reward that could greatly impact his family, struggling under debt. This opening sets the stage for Bobby’s adventures as he grapples with issues of morality, responsibility, and selflessness, while also hinting at his aspirations to help his family financially. The tone is adventurous and uplifting, inviting readers to root for Bobby as he learns life lessons on his journey toward adulthood. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aChildren's stories
653 _aFishing -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aMaine -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aRunaway children -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aMothers and sons -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aBoston (Mass.) -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aChild labor -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aTheft -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aMoney -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aWidows -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aBook industries and trade -- Juvenile fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/14762
999 _c56150
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