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_aAlger, Horatio, Jr., _d1832-1899 |
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| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aRufus and Rose; Or, The Fortunes of Rough and Ready |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2008 |
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_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats |
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_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia |
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_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2008-07-04 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by David Edwards, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from scans of public domain material produced by Microsoft for their Live Search Books site.) | ||
| 520 | _a"Rufus and Rose; Or, The Fortunes of Rough and Ready" by Horatio Alger, Jr. is a novel written in the late 19th century. This work follows the adventures of Rufus, a resourceful and self-reliant boy who transitions from a newsboy in New York City to a young man working in Wall Street. The story highlights themes of perseverance, family loyalty, and the potential for personal growth amidst adversity, as Rufus also strives to protect his younger sister, Rose, from their neglectful stepfather. The opening of the book introduces Rufus on the brink of a new chapter in his life. After successfully recovering his sister Rose from their unfit stepfather, Rufus is preparing to start a job in Wall Street. The narrative establishes Rufus's character as both ambitious and protective, showcasing his determination to create a better life for himself and his sister. Other key characters, such as Miss Manning, who supports Rufus and Rose, and the looming presence of their abusive stepfather, shape their struggle, creating a contemplative reflection on the hardships faced by street children during that era. The opening sets the tone for a story grounded in resilience as Rufus embarks on his journey toward respectability and security. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aConduct of life -- Fiction | ||
| 653 | _aStepfathers -- Fiction | ||
| 653 | _aSiblings -- Fiction | ||
| 653 | _aClerks -- Fiction | ||
| 653 | _aNew York (N.Y.) -- History -- 19th century -- Fiction | ||
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