Project Gutenberg 1996-04-01 Public domain in the USA. 207 Optic, Oliver 1822 1897 Adams, William T. (William Taylor) Adams, William Taylor Poor and Proud; Or, The Fortunes of Katy Redburn: A Story for Young Folks Produced by Charles Keller. HTML version by Al Haines. "Poor and Proud; Or, The Fortunes of Katy Redburn: A Story for Young Folks" by Oliver Optic is a novel written during the mid-19th century, aimed at a young readership. The story centers on Katy Redburn, an eleven-year-old girl, and explores themes of poverty and pride as she faces dire circumstances while caring for her ailing mother. Through her determination and resourcefulness, Katy embarks on a quest not only to provide for her family but also to uphold her dignity in the face of hardship. The opening of the book introduces Katy and her struggles, highlighting her desperate situation as her mother lies ill and unable to work. Katy's pride prevents her from begging, and she resolves to sell candy to support them. After a tough start, she gradually gains confidence through small successes, showcasing her tenacity and kind-hearted spirit. The narrative sets the stage for her journey, filled with trials, as she learns to navigate the challenges of poverty while maintaining her principles. This introduction promises an inspiring tale of resilience that may resonate with readers who appreciate stories of young protagonists overcoming obstacles through courage and ingenuity. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 80.8 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Poor -- Juvenile fiction Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction PZ Text Children's Fiction Category: Children & Young Adult Reading Category: Novels Category: American Literature 316341 2025-07-01T05:32:47.814531 text/html 305167 2021-01-01T08:43:34 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 105139 2021-01-01T08:43:34 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 205775 2025-07-01T05:32:55.457986 application/epub+zip 209692 2025-07-01T05:32:51.176008 application/epub+zip 176171 2025-07-01T05:32:49.951504 application/epub+zip 452754 2025-07-01T05:32:58.473001 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 441162 2025-07-01T05:32:54.669989 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 341675 2022-09-01T06:04:03.256627 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 282217 2025-07-01T05:32:46.953568 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 281915 2021-01-01T08:43:34 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 102662 2021-01-01T08:43:34 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 19055 2025-07-01T05:32:58.594965 application/rdf+xml 23015 2025-07-01T05:32:50.468526 image/jpeg 4425 2025-07-01T05:32:50.211501 image/jpeg 199390 2025-07-01T05:32:47.837532 application/octet-stream application/zip 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 More titles under Ashton, Warren T. en.wikipedia