Adrift in the City; or, Oliver Conrad's Plucky Fight: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
Adrift in the City; or, Oliver Conrad's Plucky Fight: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
Adrift in the City; or, Oliver Conrad's Plucky Fight is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Alger, Horatio, Jr. (1832–1899).
Catalogue synopsis
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"Adrift in the City; or, Oliver Conrad's Plucky Fight" by Horatio Alger, Jr. is a novel written in the late 19th century. This coming-of-age story centers on young Oliver Conrad, who faces a challenging relationship with his step-brother Roland Kenyon and his cruel step-father, Mr. Kenyon. The narrative explores themes of resilience and the struggle for independence amidst familial tensions, as Oliver learns to assert himself against the bullying he experiences. The opening of the book introduces a confrontation between Oliver and Roland, establishing their antagonistic relationship marked by class and privilege disparities. Roland, feeling entitled, commands Oliver to fetch a ball, leading to a physical altercation that exemplifies the underlying tension between them. After defending himself successfully, Oliver is summoned before Mr. Kenyon, who unjustly accuses him of assaulting Roland. As Oliver stands firm in his principles and self-defense, the stage is set for a deeper exploration of his plight, hinting at future conflicts and Oliver's quest for autonomy against the backdrop of his step-father's deceitful motives.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Adrift in the City; or, Oliver Conrad's Plucky Fight
- Author credits: Alger, Horatio, Jr. (1832–1899)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
- Diligence -- Juvenile fiction
- Extortion -- Juvenile fiction
- Forgery -- Juvenile fiction
- Inheritance and succession -- Juvenile fiction
- Psychiatric hospitals -- Juvenile fiction
- Social classes -- Juvenile fiction
- Stepfamilies -- Juvenile fiction
- Success -- Juvenile fiction
- Youth -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Category: American Literature
- Category: Children & Young Adult Reading
- Category: Novels
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