Chester Rand; or, The New Path to Fortune: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
Chester Rand; or, The New Path to Fortune: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
Chester Rand; or, The New Path to Fortune is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Alger, Horatio, Jr. (1832–1899).
Catalogue synopsis
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"Chester Rand; or, The New Path to Fortune" by Horatio Alger Jr. is a novel written in the late 19th century. It follows the struggles and aspirations of Chester Rand, a young boy working to support his ailing mother after the death of his father. The narrative explores themes of perseverance, morality, and the pursuit of success in a challenging economic landscape. The opening of the book introduces Chester Rand, who is employed as a clerk in Silas Tripp's village grocery store. Chester's family is in dire financial straits after the closure of his mother's shoe shop, and he hopes to negotiate a raise to four dollars a week. However, his miserly employer refuses and instead offers to cut his wages, leading Chester to ultimately resign. The story sets the stage for Chester's quest for employment and fortune, hinting at the values of hard work and integrity that will guide him through future challenges. The dialogue reveals Chester's resilience and the harsh realities of the working class during that era.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Chester Rand; or, The New Path to Fortune
- Author credits: Alger, Horatio, Jr. (1832–1899)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Adventure and adventurers -- Fiction
- Artists -- Fiction
- Conduct of life -- Fiction
- Friendship -- Fiction
- New York (N.Y.) -- History -- 1865-1898 -- Fiction
- Pennsylvania -- History -- 19th century -- Fiction
- West (U.S.) -- History -- 19th century -- Fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Category: American Literature
- Category: Children & Young Adult Reading
- Category: Novels
- Children's Fiction
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