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Title: Herbert Carter's Legacy; Or, the Inventor's Son
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Summary: "Herbert Carter's Legacy; Or, the Inventor's Son" by Horatio Alger, Jr. is a novel written in the late 19th century that explores themes of perseverance, social class, and the moral growth of young boys. The story centers around Herbert Carter, a boy coming of age in a small village named Wrayburn, and his struggles with poverty, bullying, and the expectations of adulthood. Through Herbert's interactions and the challenges he faces, the novel delves into the dynamics of wealth and character, juxtaposing Herbert's noble spirit with the arrogance of those who are more affluent. The opening of the book introduces us to Herbert as he encounters peer bullying from James Leech, a wealthier boy taunting him about a patch on his pants, a symbol of his family's financial struggles. Despite this humiliation, Herbert shows resilience and stands up for himself, demonstrating his strong moral character. After school, Herbert deals with his family's pressing financial troubles, particularly the mortgage on their modest home, which is at risk due to his mother's inability to pay. The narrative reveals Herbert's source of income through delivering letters and expresses his hopes that his recently deceased uncle may have left assistance for them. As the story unfolds, it becomes clear that Herbert's internal struggles with poverty and pride will shape his journey towards adulthood and self-advancement, setting the stage for the challenges he will face ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 85.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Alger, Horatio, Jr., 1832-1899
EBook No.: 6162
Published: Jul 1, 2004
Downloads: 178
Language: English
Subject: Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Social classes -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Inheritance and succession -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Mothers and sons -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Country life -- New York (State) -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: New York (State) -- History -- 19th century -- Juvenile fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Herbert Carter's Legacy; Or, the Inventor's Son
Credits:
Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Charles Franks and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team
This HTML file produced by David Widger
Summary: "Herbert Carter's Legacy; Or, the Inventor's Son" by Horatio Alger, Jr. is a novel written in the late 19th century that explores themes of perseverance, social class, and the moral growth of young boys. The story centers around Herbert Carter, a boy coming of age in a small village named Wrayburn, and his struggles with poverty, bullying, and the expectations of adulthood. Through Herbert's interactions and the challenges he faces, the novel delves into the dynamics of wealth and character, juxtaposing Herbert's noble spirit with the arrogance of those who are more affluent. The opening of the book introduces us to Herbert as he encounters peer bullying from James Leech, a wealthier boy taunting him about a patch on his pants, a symbol of his family's financial struggles. Despite this humiliation, Herbert shows resilience and stands up for himself, demonstrating his strong moral character. After school, Herbert deals with his family's pressing financial troubles, particularly the mortgage on their modest home, which is at risk due to his mother's inability to pay. The narrative reveals Herbert's source of income through delivering letters and expresses his hopes that his recently deceased uncle may have left assistance for them. As the story unfolds, it becomes clear that Herbert's internal struggles with poverty and pride will shape his journey towards adulthood and self-advancement, setting the stage for the challenges he will face ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 85.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Alger, Horatio, Jr., 1832-1899
EBook No.: 6162
Published: Jul 1, 2004
Downloads: 178
Language: English
Subject: Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Social classes -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Inheritance and succession -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Mothers and sons -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Country life -- New York (State) -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: New York (State) -- History -- 19th century -- Juvenile fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.