Out for Business; or, Robert Frost's Strange Career

Name: Out for Business; or, Robert Frost's Strange Career
Author: Jr. Horatio Alger

By Jr. Horatio Alger

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A hardworking country youth, driven from home by a harsh stepfather after his father's death, strikes out to make his own way. He takes modest jobs, encounters deceitful characters and conspiracies, and faces perilous setbacks that test his honesty, courage, and resourcefulness. Episodes such as an important delivery, a narrow escape, and the clever capture of wrongdoers highlight his practical sense and moral steadiness. Through perseverance and steady industry he overcomes obstacles and moves toward a well-earned measure of success.

About the Author

Jr. Horatio Alger

Horatio Alger, Jr. was an American author best known for his young adult novels that often feature themes of perseverance, hard work, and the pursuit of success. His stories typically revolve around impoverished boys who rise to middle-class status through determination and moral integrity. Notable works include "A Boy's Fortune; Or, The Strange Adventures of Ben Baker" and "Adrift in New York: Tom and Florence Braving the World." Alger's narratives reflect the values of the American Dream during the late 19th century, emphasizing the belief that anyone can achieve success regardless of their background.