Nelson the Newsboy; Or, Afloat in New York: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
Nelson the Newsboy; Or, Afloat in New York: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
Nelson the Newsboy; Or, Afloat in New York is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Alger, Horatio, Jr. (1832–1899); Stratemeyer, Edward (1862–1930).
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"Nelson the Newsboy; Or, Afloat in New York" by Horatio Alger, Jr. is a novel written in the early 20th century. This work follows the journey of a young boy named Nelson, who, of unknown parentage, navigates the challenging streets of New York City. Starting his life as a newsboy, he is faced with temptations and hardships, yet he strives to maintain his integrity and eventually aspires for a better life. At the start of the book, we are introduced to Nelson, a fifteen-year-old newsboy struggling to make a living in New York's bustling environment. He faces challenges from other street kids and contemplates questions about his identity, raised by his mysterious upbringing under the care of Sam Pepper, a morally questionable character. An unexpected encounter with a wealthy gentleman saves the man from being run over and earns Nelson a surprising two dollars, a significant amount for him. However, this small victory is countered when he is later robbed of his savings by a bully named Billy Darnley. As Nelson grapples with these events and his desire to learn more about his past, he stands at the precipice of a larger adventure in the vibrant yet perilous world of New York City.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Nelson the Newsboy; Or, Afloat in New York
- Author credits: Alger, Horatio, Jr. (1832–1899); Stratemeyer, Edward (1862–1930)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Children -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
- Courage -- Juvenile fiction
- Cousins -- Juvenile fiction
- Diligence -- Juvenile fiction
- Fortune -- Juvenile fiction
- Inheritance and succession -- Juvenile fiction
- New York (N.Y.) -- Juvenile fiction
- Orphans -- Juvenile fiction
- Paperboys -- Juvenile fiction
- Success -- Juvenile fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Category: Adventure
- Category: American Literature
- Category: Novels
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