Ben, the Luggage Boy; Or, Among the Wharves: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
Ben, the Luggage Boy; Or, Among the Wharves: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
Ben, the Luggage Boy; Or, Among the Wharves is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Alger, Horatio, Jr. (1832–1899).
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"Ben, the Luggage Boy; or, Among the Wharves" by Horatio Alger Jr. is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story follows the adventures of a young boy named Ben who has run away from home and is trying to make a life for himself in the bustling streets of New York City. As Ben navigates through challenges such as making a living and sustaining himself, he encounters various characters that highlight the struggles and aspirations of street children during that time. The opening of the novel introduces Ben as a young luggage boy, waiting on the wharves for the chance to earn a few cents by carrying the baggage of incoming passengers. Through his interactions with other street children and an elderly lady, we get a glimpse of Ben’s humorous resilience and street smarts, as well as his ambition to better his circumstances despite his difficult living situation. Ben's initial confidence, combined with the realities of survival in a competitive urban environment, sets the stage for a tale that explores themes of hardship, friendship, and the pursuit of dreams in a challenging world.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Ben, the Luggage Boy; Or, Among the Wharves
- Author credits: Alger, Horatio, Jr. (1832–1899)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- New York (N.Y.) -- History -- Fiction
- Runaways -- Fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Category: Adventure
- Category: American Literature
- Category: Children & Young Adult Reading
- Category: Novels
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