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A resourceful young boy accepts a risky favor in the city and, when circumstances compel him to leave, strikes out to make his own way. The narrative follows Bob Chester as he supports himself with a succession of odd jobs and travel, endures hardship, and wins the trust and friendship of others through steady courage and kindness. Encounters on freight trains and at a western ranch bring danger, overheard plots, and a race to save lives, but also opportunities to act honorably. Through perseverance and sensible risks he rises from humble beginnings to secure comfort and success.
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