Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog Project Gutenberg 2008-07-09 Public domain in the USA. 294 Alger, Horatio, Jr. 1832 1899 Putnam, Arthur Lee Starr, Julian Preston, Charles F. Alger, Horatio The Young Outlaw; or, Adrift in the Streets E-text prepared by Gary Sandino from digital material generously made available by Internet Archive HTML file produced by David Widger "The Young Outlaw; or, Adrift in the Streets" by Horatio Alger, Jr. is a novel written in the late 19th century. This book continues Alger's exploration of the lives of street boys in New York City, focusing on the main character, Sam Barker, an orphaned boy navigating the challenges of urban life. The overarching theme is the moral and societal implications of street life, highlighting both the perils and potential redemption found in the lives of these young outcasts." "At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Sam Barker, who embodies the archetype of the "street Arab." He engages in a humorous and mischievous interaction with Deacon John Hopkins, a country man, managing to swindle him out of a dime while showcasing his cheeky personality. The reader learns of Sam's difficult past, having lost his father and living a survival-based existence, where he relies on charm and quick wit. The narrative sets the stage for Sam's decision to leave his life behind, portraying his desire for freedom and adventure, as he plans to run away to New York City—a place filled with promise and opportunity, yet fraught with danger and uncertainty. The opening chapter establishes a blend of humor, moral lessons, and the harsh realities of street life, engaging readers in the world that Sam inhabits." (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 86.3 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Orphans -- Fiction Conduct of life -- Fiction New York (N.Y.) -- History -- 19th century -- Fiction Homeless persons -- Fiction PS Text Browsing: Culture/Civilization/Society Browsing: History - American Browsing: Fiction Category: Children & Young Adult Reading Category: Adventure Category: Novels Category: American Literature 307789 2025-06-11T03:37:17.818790 text/html 315092 2019-01-08T12:16:34 text/html 175972 2025-06-11T03:37:27.321782 application/epub+zip 180671 2025-06-11T03:37:21.637784 application/epub+zip 172031 2025-06-11T03:37:20.096808 application/epub+zip 385996 2025-06-11T03:37:31.327719 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 358060 2025-06-11T03:37:26.272767 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 327169 2022-09-12T07:31:08.363024 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 240368 2025-06-11T03:37:16.329839 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 240025 2008-07-09T18:25:41 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 87714 2008-07-09T18:25:41 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 19673 2025-06-11T03:37:31.472729 application/rdf+xml 15165 2025-06-11T03:37:20.701769 image/jpeg 3646 2025-06-11T03:37:20.398773 image/jpeg 93627 2019-01-08T12:16:52 application/octet-stream application/zip 168305 2025-06-11T03:37:17.845787 application/octet-stream application/zip en.wikipedia