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Rich and humble: A story for young people is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Optic, Oliver (1822–1897).
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"Rich and Humble: A Story for Young People" by Oliver Optic is a children's novel written in the mid-19th century. It is a moral domestic tale set along the Hudson River, contrasting wealth and character as a compassionate daughter serves the poor while her proud brother falls in with rowdy companions. The story centers on Bertha Grant, her wayward brother Richard, and the waif Noddy Newman, as family fortune and reputation are tested. The opening of the novel introduces the Grant household at Woodville: Bertha seeks funds for her charitable “mission” to the ragged children of nearby Dunk’s Hollow, while Richard, denied money for a boat-race bet, tries to borrow from her and then secretly steals her two half eagles—an act exposed by the faithful boatman, Ben. We see Bertha’s earnest work in the Glen—teaching, outfitting, and caring for poor children—interrupted when the wild boy Noddy Newman falls from a tree into the river; Bertha nurses him through serious injuries, softening his heart. Meanwhile, Richard rescues a man overboard, pockets fifty dollars under a false name, and quietly revives his plan to race Tom Mullen. Their father fails to come home; a letter hints at looming financial ruin. On race day the Greyhound is found sunk, raised by Ben, and we learn Noddy pulled the plug to stop Richard, who goes anyway. Fanny’s party is snubbed, and a shocking newspaper item about their father makes Bertha faint, leaving the family on the brink of calamity.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Rich and humble: A story for young people
- Author credits: Optic, Oliver (1822–1897)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Charity -- Juvenile fiction
- Children -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
- Humility -- Juvenile fiction
- Self-control -- Juvenile fiction
- Siblings -- Juvenile fiction
- Temptation -- Juvenile fiction
- Theft -- Juvenile fiction
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- Category: American Literature
- Category: Children & Young Adult Reading
- Category: Novels
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