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_aAlger, Horatio, Jr., _d1832-1899 |
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| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aMark Manning's Mission: The Story of a Shoe Factory Boy |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2017 |
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_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia |
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_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2017-06-28 | ||
| 508 | _aDavid Edwards, Barry Abrahamsen and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team | ||
| 520 | _a"Mark Manning's Mission: The Story of a Shoe Factory Boy" by Horatio Alger, Jr. is a novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative follows Mark Manning, a young boy employed in a shoe factory who embodies determination, integrity, and a strong sense of responsibility, particularly towards his widowed mother. The story highlights the struggles and triumphs of working-class life, illustrating themes of social class, friendship, and moral character. At the start of the story, we are introduced to Mark and two boys, James Collins and Tom Wyman, as they embark on a hunting adventure. James, the son of a wealthy shoe manufacturer, displays a haughty demeanor towards Mark, who comes from a poorer background. The boys witness a hawk, leading to a competition where Mark surprisingly catches the bird, much to the irritation of James. The plot unfolds as Mark, upon hearing a groan from the hermit Anthony, enters his cabin to assist him, showcasing Mark's compassionate nature. This incident sets in motion a series of events that reveal Mark's character, the complexity of social relationships, and his eventual entanglement in a conflict that threatens his reputation and livelihood. Through his selfless actions, Mark becomes an integral part of the hermit's life as he navigates the challenges that arise from his socio-economic circumstances. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aConduct of life -- Juvenile fiction | ||
| 653 | _aBildungsromans | ||
| 653 | _aPoverty -- Juvenile fiction | ||
| 653 | _aYouth -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction | ||
| 653 | _aSuccess -- Juvenile fiction | ||
| 653 | _aHermits -- Juvenile fiction | ||
| 653 | _aMiddle West -- Juvenile fiction | ||
| 653 | _aFactories -- Juvenile fiction | ||
| 653 | _aShoemakers -- Juvenile fiction | ||
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_aDavis, J. Watson, _d1870-1959 |
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