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050 4 _aPS
100 1 _aAlger, Horatio, Jr.,
_d1832-1899
245 1 4 _aThe Young Outlaw; or, Adrift in the Streets
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2008
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2008-07-09
508 _aE-text prepared by Gary Sandino from digital material generously made available by Internet Archive HTML file produced by David Widger
520 _a"The Young Outlaw; or, Adrift in the Streets" by Horatio Alger, Jr. is a novel written in the late 19th century. This book continues Alger's exploration of the lives of street boys in New York City, focusing on the main character, Sam Barker, an orphaned boy navigating the challenges of urban life. The overarching theme is the moral and societal implications of street life, highlighting both the perils and potential redemption found in the lives of these young outcasts." "At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Sam Barker, who embodies the archetype of the "street Arab." He engages in a humorous and mischievous interaction with Deacon John Hopkins, a country man, managing to swindle him out of a dime while showcasing his cheeky personality. The reader learns of Sam's difficult past, having lost his father and living a survival-based existence, where he relies on charm and quick wit. The narrative sets the stage for Sam's decision to leave his life behind, portraying his desire for freedom and adventure, as he plans to run away to New York City—a place filled with promise and opportunity, yet fraught with danger and uncertainty. The opening chapter establishes a blend of humor, moral lessons, and the harsh realities of street life, engaging readers in the world that Sam inhabits." (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aOrphans -- Fiction
653 _aConduct of life -- Fiction
653 _aNew York (N.Y.) -- History -- 19th century -- Fiction
653 _aHomeless persons -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/26016
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