Bart Stirling's Road to Success; Or, The Young Express Agent: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
Bart Stirling's Road to Success; Or, The Young Express Agent: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
Bart Stirling's Road to Success; Or, The Young Express Agent is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Chapman, Allen.
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"Bart Stirling's Road to Success; Or, The Young Express Agent" by Allen Chapman is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around young Bart Stirling, who is on the cusp of adulthood and explores themes of responsibility, integrity, and personal growth as he juggles family obligations while working as an express agent in his hometown of Pleasantville. The novel is set against the backdrop of a small town and captures Bart's aspirations and moral dilemmas as he takes on work to support his family after his father's unfortunate incident. The opening of the book introduces Bart Stirling as he handles responsibilities at the local express office while filling in for his ailing father. Amid the bustling atmosphere leading up to the Fourth of July celebrations, we see Bart displaying leadership and integrity, most notably when confronting an unruly employee, Lem Wacker, and dealing with the significant workload caused by an influx of cargo. His kind heart shines through when he helps a down-and-out roustabout, further emphasizing his character. However, as the chaos of the day unfolds, Bart's actions lead to unintended consequences, setting the stage for various conflicts that he must navigate, including dealing with a villainous colonel who holds a grudge and the fallout from a disastrous accident involving a cannon. This introduction lays a compelling foundation for Bart's journey towards success and self-discovery.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Bart Stirling's Road to Success; Or, The Young Express Agent
- Author credits: Chapman, Allen
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Boys -- Juvenile fiction
- Express service -- Juvenile fiction
- Railroads -- Juvenile fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Category: American Literature
- Category: Children & Young Adult Reading
- Category: Novels
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